Nursing homes › West Virginia › Mcdowell Healthcare Center
150 Venus Road, Gary, WV 24836 · 3044482121 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Communicare Health, a group operating 120 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 15 abuse citation icons, 5 facilities on the Special Focus list, $4,999,015 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.49 (West Virginia median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.51. Weekend total: 3.04. Nursing staff turnover: 45%.
All-time on record: 25 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-02-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | B | Health | corrected 2026-03-23 |
| 2024-08-07 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-22 |
| 2024-08-07 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-08-07 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2023-09-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-09-12 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-02 |
| 2023-09-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-02 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV AMFM OP CO., LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/14/2023 |
| ROMEO, DOMINIC | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2023 |
| STOLTZ, CHARLES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2023 |
| WILHEIM, RONALD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2023 |
| VENUS MGT CO., LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2023 |
| GROVES, DONNA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2023 |
| MCKINNEY, ANDREA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2023 |
| ROMEO, DOMINIC | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2023 |
| SAVAL, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 515162. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.