FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Fairmont Medical Center in Fairmont, West Virginia, has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high level of care and reliability. It ranks #3 out of 122 facilities in the state, placing it in the top tier of nursing homes, and holds the #1 position out of 6 in Marion County. The facility is improving, with issues decreasing from 5 in 2023 to just 1 in 2025, suggesting a commitment to enhancing care standards. Staffing is a strength, with a solid 4 out of 5 stars and an impressive 0% turnover rate, meaning that staff are stable and familiar with residents' needs. However, there have been concerns, such as water temperatures being excessively hot in resident bathrooms, which could pose a burn risk, and the failure to adhere to a grievance policy that lacks necessary contact information for filing complaints. Overall, while there are some areas for improvement, the facility's strengths make it a strong candidate for families seeking care for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- A
- In West Virginia
- #3/122
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most West Virginia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 146 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of West Virginia nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ○ Average
- 6 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 6 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, and staff interview the facility failed to provide care in accordance with professional standards by not following physicians orders for pain medication administration. This fa...
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Oct 2023
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to establish a grievance policy which included the required information as set forth in 42 CFR 483.10(j)(4)(i). The facility's grievance...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to maintain an antibiotic stewardship program with an effective i...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure bathrooms, accessible to residents, had a call light system available at the toilet. Facility census: 2.
Findings included:
a) O...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident's environment remains as free of accident hazards as possible. This practice affected all residents at the facility...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to prevent the ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in West Virginia.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most West Virginia facilities.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Fairmont Medical Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within West Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Fairmont Medical Center Staffed?
CMS rates FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Fairmont Medical Center?
State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 5 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Fairmont Medical Center?
FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by WVU MEDICINE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 30 certified beds and approximately 20 residents (about 67% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in FAIRMONT, West Virginia.
How Does Fairmont Medical Center Compare to Other West Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in West Virginia, FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.7 and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Fairmont Medical Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Fairmont Medical Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in West Virginia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Fairmont Medical Center Stick Around?
FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Fairmont Medical Center Ever Fined?
FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Fairmont Medical Center on Any Federal Watch List?
FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.