SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Summers Healthcare Center has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns and a poor reputation among nursing homes. It ranks #117 out of 122 facilities in West Virginia, placing it in the bottom half of all state facilities, and is the second option in Summers County, with only one local alternative being better. Although the facility is showing improvement, with issues decreasing from 35 in 2023 to 13 in 2025, it still faces serious challenges, including a critical finding related to infection control during a COVID-19 outbreak. Staffing is below average with a rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 49%, suggesting instability among staff. Specific incidents include a failure to properly monitor and treat residents' changing conditions, leading to serious health complications, and a failure to implement adequate pain management protocols, resulting in actual harm to residents. Overall, while there are some signs of improvement, families should be cautious due to the facility's poor ratings and serious past deficiencies.
- Trust Score
- F
- In West Virginia
- #117/122
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 49% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ○ Average
- $35,277 in fines. Higher than 73% of West Virginia facilities. Some compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for West Virginia. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 60 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below West Virginia average (2.7)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Near West Virginia avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 60 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
13 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(H)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents
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SERIOUS
(H)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
A resident was harmed · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, staff interview and resident interview the facility failed to assess, monitor and treat pain in accordance with professional standards of treatment. For Resident #85 this resul...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
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 implement Resident #33's care plan in regards to weights and R...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0805
(Tag F0805)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents were served food prepared in a form designed to meet their individual needs. Resident identifier: #82. ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based upon record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were served food in accordance to their preferences and intolerances. This was found to be true for three (3) of ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a dignified dining experience by providing plastic silverware to residents during meals and failed to announce/kn...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure menus were followed and distributed and residents received the foods they wanted/ordered. Thi...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor, and appearance and provide food that is...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observation, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were provided at regular times for the residents and failed to ensure a resident receiv...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interview and observation, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in accordance with profes...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and staff the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed toprovide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environmen...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide influenza and pneumococcal vaccines within accepted standards of practice. The facility failed to retain documentation that r...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure food preparation/food service areas and resident rooms were free from visible signs of insect...
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Oct 2023
22 deficiencies
1 IJ (1 facility-wide)
CRITICAL
(L)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Someone could have died · This affected most or all residents
⚠️ Facility-wide issue
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a dignified dining experience for Resident #70. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident identifier: #70. Facility...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on Resident interview, staff interview and record review. The facility failed to honor the choices of the residents in the care area of showers and/or baths. This failed practice was true for on...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide the Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Benefici...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. Room C6 privacy curtain was soiled, and Resident #79's personal fan neede...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
MDS Data Transmission
(Tag F0640)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and staff interviews the facility failed to correctly code resident discharge in the Minimum Data Sets (MDS) for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents reviewed for clos...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0675
(Tag F0675)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, observation, record review, and staff interview. The facility failed to ensure resident received the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practica...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as is possible. This failed practice was a rando...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents received catheter care at a professional standard of practice. This was a random opportunity for discovery, and had the...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0691
(Tag F0691)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on Resident interview, observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide colostomy care with the current professional standards of care. This was true for one (1) o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide necessary respiratory care and services. This is true for one (1) of one (1) residents reviewed for the r...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0810
(Tag F0810)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview and medical record review the facility failed to provide a two (2) handled spouted cup for a resident at meal time. This was a random opportunity for discovery. R...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** c) Resident #116
A medical record review 10/25/23 at 4:00 PM Resident # 116 revealed the resident was admitted on [DATE] and isc...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences for Resident #25. This is true for one (1) of...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, resident interview, family interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary se...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** d) Resident #35
On 10/23/23 at approximately 04:03 PM, Resident #35 was observed sitting in the hallway outside of his room, slu...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that all nursing staff possess the compe...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food safety. The facility failed to label and date food items th...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to inaccurate establish and maintain complete and accurate surv...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Room Equipment
(Tag F0908)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interviews the facility failed to maintain equipment in safe operating conditions. The ice machine did not have a one-inch air gap for drainage. This failed practice had...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interviews the facility failed to maintain an environment free from flies. This practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents residing in ...
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Aug 2023
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on staff interview and record review the facility failed to capture information and accurately enter it into the Minimum Data Set (MDS). This failed practice was true for one (1) out of three ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop an accurate and resident-centered care plan in the area of dialysis for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for the car...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on observation, record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide care for an indwelling foley catheter to meet the professional standards of care. This failed practice was true...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
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 provide dialysis services in accordance with professional s...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
Based on observations, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to store medications in accordance with currently accepted principles. Two (2) of three (3) refrigerators containing me...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
Based on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility was free of pests. This was a random opportunity for discovery tha...
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Jun 2023
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to implement their abuse policy by reporting all allegations of abuse and or neglect to appropriate state agencies within the appropria...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
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 ensure a discharge return anticipated Minimum Data Set (MDS)...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #122 had a comprehensive care plan which accurately reflected his behavioral status. Resident had several instances ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
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 ensure Resident #43 who suffered a fall was assessed and or monitored after the fall to ensure no complications of the fall arose. I...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on record review and Staff interview the facility failed to report all allegations of abuse and or neglect to appropriat...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a written notice to the resident and/or the resident's representative of the transfer or discharge and the reasons ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a notice to a resident being transferred to...
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Apr 2022
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide Resident #74 with a dignified dining experience. Resident #74 was not served his meals in the traditional dinnerware that was...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to revise the resident's care plan when a change occurred. This deficient practice had the potential to affect one (1) of 20 residents...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on medical record review, observation, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure appropriate treatment and care for a urinary catheter drainage bag. This was discovered for one (1) of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents who require dialysis receive services, consistent with professional standards of practice. The facility failed to hav...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on observation, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to serve food that was palatable and at a safe and appetizing temperature. The failed practice had the potential to ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0849
(Tag F0849)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure a resident's care plan included a description of the care and services to be provided by hospice and the facility. Th...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0577
(Tag F0577)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
Based on Resident Council interview, observations and staff interview, the facility failed to display the most recent State inspection in a readily accessible area frequented by residents. It was di...
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Mar 2021
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for the facility task of Beneficiary Protection Notice received the required notific...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed report an unwitnessed fall which resulted in serious b...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Transfer
(Tag F0626)
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 ensure a resident was permitted to return to the facility. ...
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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 medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. The facility failed to ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0775
(Tag F0775)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure laboratory reports were filed in the resident's clinical record for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for the ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 1 life-threatening violation(s), 2 harm violation(s), $35,277 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 60 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $35,277 in fines. Higher than 94% of West Virginia facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade F (13/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Summers Healthcare Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within West Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Summers Healthcare Center Staffed?
CMS rates SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 49%, compared to the West Virginia average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 56%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Summers Healthcare Center?
State health inspectors documented 60 deficiencies at SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER during 2021 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 2 that caused actual resident harm, and 57 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Summers Healthcare Center?
SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by COMMUNICARE HEALTH, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 110 residents (about 92% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in HINTON, West Virginia.
How Does Summers Healthcare Center Compare to Other West Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in West Virginia, SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.7, staff turnover (49%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Summers Healthcare Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Summers Healthcare Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in West Virginia. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Summers Healthcare Center Stick Around?
SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 49%, which is about average for West Virginia nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Summers Healthcare Center Ever Fined?
SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER has been fined $35,277 across 1 penalty action. The West Virginia average is $33,432. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Summers Healthcare Center on Any Federal Watch List?
SUMMERS HEALTHCARE 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.