ST. Joseph's Hospital
Nursing Home · Buckhannon, WV
CMS certification number515051
Contact & location
Amalia Drive #1Buckhannon, WV 26201
Upshur County
- Phone
- (304) 473-2000
- ZIP code
- 26201 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 16
- Residents per day
- 15.9 (99% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- ST Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon INC
- Chain
- Wvu Medicine (7 facilities, avg 4.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 8, 1974
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.74 (state 3.66 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.11 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.60 (state 0.90 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.03 (state 2.04 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.76 (state 3.17 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 10.5 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 20, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 11.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 10 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-20 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2024-04-23 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-23 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2024-04-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-24 |
| 2022-08-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-08-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-01 |
| 2022-08-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia United Health System, INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Brown, Bartley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leichliter, Nia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Abel, Burton (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bohman, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, Bartley (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buchanan, Keith (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanifan, Donovan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hess, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nestor, Donald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pryzbylek, Danuta (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tenney, Brandon (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tierney, Kelley (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ware, Danielle (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Forester, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hannah, Forest (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leichliter, Nia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Forester, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hannah, Forest (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leichliter, Nia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of ST. Joseph's Hospital?
ST. Joseph's Hospital has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in West Virginia.
How many beds does ST. Joseph's Hospital have?
It has 16 certified beds and cares for about 16 residents per day.
Has ST. Joseph's Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns ST. Joseph's Hospital?
It is part of Wvu Medicine and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of ST. Joseph's Hospital?
(304) 473-2000. The facility is located at Amalia Drive #1, Buckhannon, WV 26201.
Other nursing homes in Buckhannon
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Holbrook Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Buckhannon, WV · 120 beds
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.