Riverside Valley Of Journey
Saint Albans, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515035) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 768-0002 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Valley Of Journey has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the West Virginia state average of about 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Riverside Valley Of Journey reports 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. CMS turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Riverside Valley Of Journey has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Riverside Valley Of Journey is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The facility is certified for 90 beds and reports an average daily census of 85.5 residents. It has been federally certified since March 20, 1970, and operates under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.98 for West Virginia. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.49 per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. CMS-reported nursing turnover data was not provided for this facility.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the data provided.
Riverside Valley Of Journey is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Riverside Valley Of Journey has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day; CMS turnover data was not reported. Its staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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 program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds with an average daily census of 85.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 20, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3047680002 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 3047680002 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515035?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.