River Oaks Healthcare Center
Clarksburg, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515120) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 624-6401 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Oaks Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the West Virginia state average of about 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
River Oaks Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.29 hours per resident per day, including about 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
River Oaks 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 listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
River Oaks Healthcare Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Clarksburg, West Virginia (Harrison County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1993. It has averaged 115.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Oaks holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are more mixed: health inspections are rated 2 stars, quality measures are rated 5 stars, and staffing is rated 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.28945 hours per resident per day, including 0.56281 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection.
There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, which is the source of this data as reported to CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Oaks Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 52.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 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?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and has averaged 115.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which has 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 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 service lines; contact the facility at (304) 624-6401 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (304) 624-6401 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515120?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.