CANTERBURY CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Canterbury Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia has a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the facility's overall quality and care. They rank #66 out of 122 nursing homes in the state, placing them in the bottom half, and #2 out of 3 in Jefferson County, which suggests that there is only one local option that is better. The facility shows signs of improvement, with issues decreasing from 23 in 2024 to 22 in 2025, despite still having a concerning staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a high turnover rate of 58%. While there have been no fines, which is a positive sign, serious incidents were noted, including a failure to provide necessary treatments for a resident's pressure ulcer, leading to worsening health, and a critical issue regarding resident safety that placed residents at risk for serious injuries. Overall, while there is good RN coverage, families should weigh these strengths against the significant weaknesses in care and staffing.
- Trust Score
- F
- In West Virginia
- #66/122
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 58% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most West Virginia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 59 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for West Virginia. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 73 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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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 quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Below West Virginia average (2.7)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
12pts above West Virginia avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
10 points above West Virginia average of 48%
The Ugly 73 deficiencies on record
Mar 2025
22 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
Deficiency F0557
(Tag F0557)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
b) Resident #58
On 03/10/2025 at 11:03 AM, It was observed Resident #58 in his wheelchair rolling down the hall with his catheter bag in his lap. The catheter bag did not have a bag cover.
In an inter...
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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 F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure that residents had the opportunity to exercise autonomy over important aspects of her life such as choice regarding waking time and mo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0577
(Tag F0577)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
The facility failed to post in a place readily accessible to residents, and family members and legal representatives of residents, the results of the most recent survey of the facility. Random opportu...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to secure and protect residents' personal and medical information....
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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
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on policy review, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that all written grievance decisions included the steps taken to investigate the grievance, a summary of the p...
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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
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interviews, electronic medical record and Operation Policy the facility failed to follow written policy, thorough investigating and reporting to proper agencies of injury o...
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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
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and operation policy, the facility failed to report alleged violation related to, neglect, or abuse, and report the results of all investigation to the proper au...
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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
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and operation policy, the facility failed to take actions to investigate a large bruise of unknow origin and neglect. This was a random opportunity for discovery...
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CONCERN
(D)
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 accurately document resident's discharge status in Minimum Dat...
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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
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, resident, staff interview. The facility failed to assist dependent Residents with activities of daily living (ADL's) in accordance with the Residents assessed need...
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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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement protocols ensuring that staff conducted incontinence assessments for dependent residents and provided incontinence ...
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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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to follow a physician's order regarding a prescription for oxygen. Resident Identifier: #22. Facility Census: 59
Findings Includ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to update nurse staff postings to reflect actual hours worked. This is true for five of five days reviewed.
Findings included:
Review of ...
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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
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility was unable to provide evidence that the attending physician reviewed any irregularities identified by the pharmacist and either accepted or rej...
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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 on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to honor, and implement interventions to meet the resident's preferences, as related to the resident's request to have cereal and...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident council interview and staff interview the Facility failed to provide evidence that snacks were offered to resident at bedtime. Resident identifiers #47, #30, #2, #46, #49
Findings in...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to store garbage and refuse in a proper manner. The dumpster area was polluted with garbage and used medical supplies. This has the potenti...
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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
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a homelike environment by not providing housekeeping and ma...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment, over which they had control, was as...
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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
Based on record review and staff interview, the Facility failed ensure they had sufficient and competent nurse staffing by failing to complete competency evaluations for Nurse Aides. This is true for ...
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CONCERN
(E)
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, staff interview, and equipment manual review the facility failed to have a clean, sanitized kitchen, store food in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage store food in accord...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, facility staff failed to handle, store, process, or transport linens and laundry in a hygien...
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Apr 2024
23 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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview and record review, the facility failed to treat Resident #7 with res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on resident interview, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a call light was within reach in Resident #33's room. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Reside...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
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 notify the resident's legal representative after the reside...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #1's personal privacy was maintained during catheter care. Additionally, three (3) residents personal information was ...
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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
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to identify a verbal complaint/concern as a grievance, failed to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances, and t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to update Resident #10's Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) after they were diagnosed with Major depressive dis...
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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 comprehensive care plan in a timely manner. This was found for one (1) of nineteen residents reviewed during the long-term ...
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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
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation,record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident received the necessary care and services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene for dependent ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure a resident with pressure ulcers received the necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practi...
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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
b) Resident #4
During an interview on 03/25/24 at 1:00 PM, Resident #4 reported she was not getting her breathing treatments as ordered and she had not had one for two days.
A record review, complete...
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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 record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide ongoing assessments to ensure the overall quality of care the resident received in regards to dialysis treatment. In addition,...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to monitor for side effects and behaviors associated with an antipsychotic medication. Resident identifiers: #50 and #27. Facility Censu...
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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 F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to promote and facilitate resident self-determination through the support of resident choices related to showers. T...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** c) Resident#33 On 03/27/24 at9:45 AM, Resident #33 stated in a resident council meeting that he would likefor his call light to ...
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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
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
e-1) Resident #4
During an interview on 03/25/24 at 1:00 PM, Resident #4 reported that she was not getting her breathing treatments as ordered and that she had not had one for two days.
A record rev...
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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, staff Interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the facility was free from accident hazards over which it had control. One (1) medication (med) cart was left unl...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to monitor for side effects and behaviors associated with an antianxiety (anxiolytic) and antidepressant medication. Resident identifi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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Based on resident council meeting, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a substantial/nourishing snack was provided between the evening meal and breakfast. This had the ability to affe...
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CONCERN
(E)
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, and staff interview the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment an...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Employment Screening
(Tag F0606)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure all staff had thorough background checks. The state of [NAME] Virginia uses the [NAME] Virginia CARES (Clearance for Access: Re...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse was available 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. This had the potential to affect all residents at t...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
.
Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to retain the original staff postings for a minimum of 18 months as required. This had the potential to affect all residents currently re...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to contain waste properly in the dumpster. This had the practice affect more than an isolated number of residents. Facility Census: 58.
Fin...
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Sept 2023
1 deficiency
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
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Based on staff interviews and medical record review, the facility failed to develop a discharge plan for a resident. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents who were reviewed for discharge. R...
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Jul 2023
2 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
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on resident interview and staff interviews the facility failed to provide quality of care and treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice. It was discovered during the comp...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 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 F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on facility record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure there was sufficient qualified staff available at all times to meet the needs of the residents. This practice had the...
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Jul 2022
25 deficiencies
1 IJ (1 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL
(K)
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Someone could have died · 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 the resident environment over which it ...
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SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
A resident was harmed · 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 two (2) of three (3) residents with a pressure ulcer...
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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 observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the resident failed to receive his food choice preferences. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of reside...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident, dependent upon staff for transfers, received the required assistance of two (2) staff members for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
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 notify the ombudsman of discharge to the hospital for one (...
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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 review and revise the care plan when restorative therapy orders were discontinued or changed. This was true for 3 (three) of 21 (twe...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the attending physician documented the review of identified pharmacy irregularities, the actions taken, and rationales if no...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a gradual dose reduction (GDR) for psychotropic medications or a documented rationale if the GDR was not to be attempted. Th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were kept in proper temperature controls in accordance with accepted professional standards of practice. This fa...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Dental Services
(Tag F0791)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on resident interview, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to schedule a dental appointment for one (1) resident reviewed for dental care. Resident identifier: #3. Facility...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observations and staff interview the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. It was discovered during the kitchen tour several food ...
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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
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Based on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to maintain correct medical records in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices when documenting weights. ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain appropriate infection control standards for...
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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
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Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to follow their Antibiotic Stewardship program that includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use. This was ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident or resident's representative was provided current education from the Centers for Disease Control and Pr...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
f) Resident #54
Findings included:
Resident #54 has orders for Restorative Nursing Programs (RNP) three times per week for 15 ...
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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, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure six (6) of ten residents, dependent upon staff for showers, received showers as requested and/or received show...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
b) Resident #39
On 07/12/22 at 3:23 PM, a review of the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for June and July 2022 was compl...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
e) Resident #5
Review of Resident #5's physician's orders showed an order written on 04/28/22 for restorative nursing program services for passive range of motion to bilateral upper extremities for ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
Based on resident interview, staff interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with weight loss had meal percentages recorded in the medical record indicating the resident ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
Based on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to complete the post dialysis communication book once a resident returned from dialysis. This was discovered for one (1) of one...
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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
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Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff had the appropriate competencies and skill sets to provide resident care. This was a random oppor...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
QAPI Program
(Tag F0867)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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Based on record review and interview, the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee failed to identify quality deficiencies of which it should have been aware. This deficient practice had the...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
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Based on resident interview, observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff with the appropriative competencies and skill set were available ...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
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Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the staff posting was accurate on the day of entrance to the facility. The was a random opportunity for discovery and had the p...
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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?"
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most West Virginia facilities.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 1 life-threatening violation(s), 1 harm violation(s). Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 73 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • Grade F (28/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
- • 58% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Canterbury Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns CANTERBURY CENTER an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered 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 Canterbury Center Staffed?
CMS rates CANTERBURY CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 58%, which is 12 percentage points above the West Virginia average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 65%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Canterbury Center?
State health inspectors documented 73 deficiencies at CANTERBURY CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 1 that caused actual resident harm, 70 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Canterbury Center?
CANTERBURY 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 GENESIS HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 62 certified beds and approximately 58 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in SHEPHERDSTOWN, West Virginia.
How Does Canterbury Center Compare to Other West Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in West Virginia, CANTERBURY CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.7, staff turnover (58%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Canterbury 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?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the facility's high staff turnover rate, and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Canterbury Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, CANTERBURY 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 2-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 Canterbury Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at CANTERBURY CENTER is high. At 58%, the facility is 12 percentage points above the West Virginia average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 65%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Canterbury Center Ever Fined?
CANTERBURY 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 Canterbury Center on Any Federal Watch List?
CANTERBURY 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.