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ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL

AMALIA DRIVE #1, BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
Score: 91 / 100

Among nursing homes in West Virginia, St. Joseph'S Hospital stands out with an A grade and a score of 91 out of 100. It ranks in the 96th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

St. Joseph'S Hospital provides above-average staffing with 5.97 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at St. Joseph'S Hospital. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.97 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.20 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.65 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.12 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.62 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.51 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Mar 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0585 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Mar 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0679 Severity E
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    Mar 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Mar 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 33.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 6.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
16
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7