Nursing homes › West Virginia › Brightwood Center
840 Lee Road, Follansbee, WV 26037 · 3045271100 · 115 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Genesis Healthcare, a group operating 185 facilities in 18 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 25 abuse citation icons, 18 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,901,461 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.23 (West Virginia median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.76. Weekend total: 2.75. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
All-time on record: 50 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | complaint | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-30 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | Fine | $65,274 |
| 2025-05-27 | Payment Denial | 47 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS WV HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2011 |
| FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS I LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS II LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2018 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 12/31/2016 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2012 |
| BRIDGEFORD, LAURA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| MENDELSON, AVI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| KRIEGER, CORY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/26/2024 |
| PUREWAL, GUNEET | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/25/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 515128. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.