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Riverside Valley of Journey
6500 Maccorkle Avenue Sw, Saint Albans, WV 25177
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 90 beds, Riverside Valley of Journey serves Saint Albans in Kanawha County, West Virginia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1970.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the West Virginia median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 12, 16 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 44.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 47.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the West Virginia median of 3.5.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kanawha Co. median | West Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 56 | 38 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.4 | 77.5 | 47.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 51.4% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $12,831 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 123 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: West Virginia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Jul 2025, 1 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×25 E ×13 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 8 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 | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 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 | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 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 | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | 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 | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the West Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | West Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.1% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.8% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.6% | 10.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Riverside Valley Of Journey, Llc. Chain: Journey Healthcare (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Cz of Wv LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2024 |
| Journey Cz Wv Healthcare Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2024 |
| Journey Cz Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Drumm Intermediary Sub Co LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Drumm Merger Co | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Drumm Merger Co Sub LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Fillmore Strategic Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Journey Cz Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Washington State Investment Board | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kanawha County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit | Charleston | 29 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 48.3 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Arthur B Hodges Center, The | Charleston | 20 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 80.0 | — | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Charleston Healthcare Center | Charleston | 150 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 71 | 47.3 | $13K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Complete Care At Oak Ridge LLC | Charleston | 74 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 50.0 | $16K | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Meadowbrook Acres | Charleston | 60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 56 | 93.3 | — | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Dunbar Center | Dunbar | 120 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 93 | 77.5 | $59K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Glasgow Hills of Journey | Glasgow | 112 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 94 | 83.9 | $72K | 12 May 2026 |
| Valley Center | South Charleston | 130 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 36.2 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Kanawha County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Riverside Valley of Journey been cited for?
40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The West Virginia median is 38 per facility.
Has Riverside Valley of Journey been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Riverside Valley of Journey compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a West Virginia median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Riverside Valley of Journey?
It is part of the Journey Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Journey Cz of Wv LLC, Journey Cz Wv Healthcare Holdings LLC and Journey Cz Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Riverside Valley of Journey last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.