St. Joseph'S Hospital
Buckhannon, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515051) · 16 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 473-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Joseph'S Hospital in Buckhannon, WV has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
St. Joseph'S Hospital reports total nurse hours of 5.74 per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 10.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 stars.
St. Joseph'S Hospital has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
St. Joseph'S Hospital is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia. The facility has been certified since October 1974 and operates 16 certified beds, with an average of 15.9 residents. It is organized as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wvu Medicine chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 4.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, St. Joseph'S Hospital holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 5 stars, Staffing rating of 5 stars, and Quality Measures rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.74, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 10.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website, as ratings are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St. Joseph'S Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.74 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a 10.5% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero 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?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 16 certified beds with an average of 15.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Wvu Medicine chain, which has 7 facilities averaging a 4.3-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 8, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3044732000 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 3044732000 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515051?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.