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St. Joseph'S Hospital
Amalia Drive #1, Buckhannon, WV 26201
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 16 beds, St. Joseph'S Hospital serves Buckhannon in Upshur County, West Virginia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1974.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the West Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 5, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 93.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 47.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), above the West Virginia median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 10.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Upshur Co. median | West Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 42 | 38 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 93.8 | 93.8 | 47.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.7 | 5.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 10.5% | 32.9% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $79,108 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 20 Mar 2025, 23 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 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 | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 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 | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Apr 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 | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Aug 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 | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2022 |
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 10.5%, RNs —; — 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 | 20.4% | 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 | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.6% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.2% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon Inc. Chain: Wvu Medicine (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia United Health System, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2022 |
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 Upshur County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Healthcare Center | Buckhannon | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 35.0 | $79K | 29 Jul 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Upshur County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has St. Joseph'S Hospital been cited for?
15 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 St. Joseph'S Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at St. Joseph'S Hospital compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident per day against a West Virginia median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St. Joseph'S Hospital?
It is part of the Wvu Medicine chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include West Virginia United Health System, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St. Joseph'S Hospital last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Mar 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.