Morgantown Heights of JourneyCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1379 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505
- CCN
- 515049
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 100
- Chain
- Journey Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 89
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Morgantown Heights of Journey an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 10 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 14 health citations. The median for nursing homes in West Virginia is 10. CMS lists 1 fine of $148,460 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in West Virginia (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Monongalia County median | West Virginia median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 123 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | West Virginia median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 10 Sep 2025 | 14 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 11 Mar 2024 | 36 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 33 | 13 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 36 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | L | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | F | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 33 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2024 | Fine | $148,460 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | West Virginia median | West Virginia average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.09 | 3.50 | 3.66 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.70 | 0.73 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.93 | 0.90 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | 2.04 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.62 | 3.00 | 3.17 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 67.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, West Virginia median
- 43.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 76.9%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | West Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.4% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.2% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.1% | 10.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Morgantown Heights of Journey, LLC
- Chain
- Journey Healthcare (32 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey CZ of WV LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Journey CZ WV Healthcare Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Journey CZ Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Sep 2024 | |
| 3 Bees Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 25 Nov 2024 | |
| Ajoj Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 25 Nov 2024 | |
| Journey CZ Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2024 | |
| Shasam Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 25 Nov 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Monongalia County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Healthcare Center | Morgantown | 2 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 2 May 2025 | |
| Sundale Nursing Home | Morgantown | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 3 Jun 2026 | |
| Madison, The | Morgantown | 2 of 5 | 6 | $57,113 | 21 Jan 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification: report a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for West Virginia, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Morgantown Heights of Journey (CCN 515049). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/morgantown-heights-of-journey-morgantown-wv-515049/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Morgantown Heights of Journey last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 10 Sep 2025. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 14 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 11 Mar 2024.
- Who operates Morgantown Heights of Journey?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Journey Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Journey CZ Management LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Morgantown Heights of Journey a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in West Virginia as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.