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POCAHONTAS CENTER

5 EVERETT TIBBS ROAD, MARLINTON, WV 24954
Score: 4 / 100

With a score of 4/100, Pocahontas Center ranks in the bottom tier of West Virginia nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, Pocahontas Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 54 deficiencies at Pocahontas Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydr.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.00 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.83 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.55 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

54
Total Deficiencies
Dec 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 49 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0807 Severity J
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydr
    Dec 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Nov 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0732 Severity F
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    Nov 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0574 Severity E
    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
    Nov 4, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 8.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 12.6% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 20.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $203,258

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 4 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
68
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20