Nursing homes › West Virginia › Morgantown Heights of Journey
1379 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505 · 3045999480 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Journey Healthcare, a group operating 36 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,022,726 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.09 (West Virginia median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.36. Weekend total: 2.62. Nursing staff turnover: 67%.
All-time on record: 83 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-07-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-07-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-07-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-07-10 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-07-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-02 |
| 2024-05-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-03-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | L | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-11 | Fine | $148,460 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOURNEY CZ OF WV LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/01/2024 |
| JOURNEY CZ WV HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/01/2024 |
| MCGUINNESS, BERNARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2024 |
| JOURNEY CZ MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2024 |
| JONES, SHEILA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2024 |
| MCGUINNESS, BERNARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/25/2024 |
| PAINE, WARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 515049. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.