Morgantown Healthcare Center
Morgantown, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515058) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 285-2720 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Morgantown Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the West Virginia state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Morgantown Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%, which is relatively high.
Morgantown Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Morgantown Healthcare Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, with an average of 113.9 residents. It has been certified since July 1977, is organized as a for-profit corporation, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.89 per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Morgantown Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Morgantown Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 51.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 113.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 6, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 304-285-2720 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 304-285-2720 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515058?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.