Nursing homes › West Virginia › Pocahontas Center
5 Everett Tibbs Road, Marlinton, WV 24954 · 3047997375 · 68 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: 3.00 (West Virginia median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.47. Weekend total: 2.58. Nursing staff turnover: 64%.
All-time on record: 55 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2025-12-17 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | 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 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2025-11-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-13 |
| 2024-08-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | 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 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | 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 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | 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 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-05 | Fine | $8,281 |
| 2025-11-05 | Fine | $9,113 |
| 2024-08-01 | Fine | $176,498 |
| 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 02/02/2015 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/02/2015 |
| BRIDGEFORD, LAURA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| MENDELSON, AVI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| FAULKINER, KELBY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| LARSON, ANTHONY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/26/2024 |
| MORRIS, DIANE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/27/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 515183. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.