St. Joseph's Hospital
Amalia Drive #1, Buckhannon, WV 26201
St. Joseph's Hospital is a nursing home in Buckhannon, West Virginia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (304) 473-2000
- Last standard health inspection
- July 8, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 16
- Residents per day, on average
- 16
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon INC
- Chain
- Wvu Medicine
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the West Virginia average (16 vs 40).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on July 8, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0605. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.
Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on March 20, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.
Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 20, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2025.
Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2025.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2025.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on April 23, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 23, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0331. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 09/01/2022
- FORESTER, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2026
- HANNAH, FORESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2026
- LEICHLITER, NIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/18/2025
Questions
When was St. Joseph's Hospital last inspected?
CMS lists July 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does St. Joseph's Hospital have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since April 23, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has St. Joseph's Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of St. Joseph's Hospital?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is St. Joseph's Hospital a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.