McDowell Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Gary, WV
CMS certification number515162
Contact & location
150 Venus RoadGary, WV 24836
Mc Dowell County
- Phone
- (304) 448-2121
- ZIP code
- 24836 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 94.8 (79% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Venus Leasing Co., LLC
- Chain
- Communicare Health (110 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 24, 1998
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
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
- 3.49 (state 3.66 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.51 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07 (state 0.90 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.91 (state 2.04 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.04 (state 3.17 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.6 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 42.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 26, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 11.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 25 health · 5 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-23 |
| 2024-08-07 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-08-07 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | 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 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | 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 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2023-09-12 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-09-12 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-09-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-02 |
| 2022-08-24 | 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 2022-09-09 |
| 2022-08-24 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-09 |
| 2022-08-24 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-09 |
| 2022-08-24 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-09 |
| 2022-08-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-09 |
| 2022-08-24 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-09 |
| 2022-08-24 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-09 |
| 2022-08-24 | 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 2022-09-09 |
| 2022-08-24 | 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 2022-09-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WV Amfm Op Co., LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| McKinney, Andrea (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saval, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Venus MGT Co., LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Romeo, Dominic (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stoltz, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilheim, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Groves, Donna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McKinney, Andrea (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Romeo, Dominic (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saval, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Venus MGT Co., LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of McDowell Healthcare Center?
McDowell Healthcare Center 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 McDowell Healthcare Center have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 95 residents per day.
Has McDowell Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns McDowell Healthcare Center?
It is part of Communicare Health and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of McDowell Healthcare Center?
(304) 448-2121. The facility is located at 150 Venus Road, Gary, WV 24836.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.