Fairmont Medical Center
Fairmont, WV · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 515200) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 534-7810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fairmont Medical Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Fairmont Medical Center reports 5.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 33.3%.
Fairmont Medical Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and no abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Fairmont Medical Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 30 beds and reports an average of 38.3 residents. It participates in the Medicare program. Fairmont Medical Center is part of the WVU Medicine chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fairmont Medical Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing. These four ratings reflect different aspects of care \u2014 inspections assess regulatory compliance, staffing measures nursing hours provided, quality measures track clinical outcomes, and the overall rating combines all three.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.33 per resident per day, including 1.22 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS Care Compare records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided CMS data for Fairmont Medical Center. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fairmont Medical Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.33 hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover at 33.3%, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fairmont Medical Center is certified for 30 beds and reports an average of 38.3 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the WVU Medicine chain, which includes 7 facilities averaging a 4.3-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
CMS lists the first approval date for this facility as December 8, 2023.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
The overall rating combines the health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings, which respectively assess regulatory compliance, nurse staffing levels, and clinical outcome data; this facility scores 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3045347810 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3045347810 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Fairmont Medical Center's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515200?state=WV.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.