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Willow Tree Healthcare Center

1263 South George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414

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Willow Tree Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Charles Town, 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(304) 725-6575
Last standard health inspection
July 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
104
Residents per day, on average
98.4
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Blue Ridge Nursing LLC
Chain
Communicare Health
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the West Virginia average (50 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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  7. 3 citations

    Health inspection on October 30, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 5 times since 2022.

    • 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 December 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 6 times since 2022.

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  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. 9 citations

    Health inspection on July 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2022.

    • 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 August 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0561 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 August 29, 2025.

    • 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 August 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2022.

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  10. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0912. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0921 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0351. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2025.

    • 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 August 19, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.

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  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 7, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 May 7, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 22, 2024 from $12,335 to $8,018.

  14. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  15. 2 citations

    Health inspection on July 25, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0624. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

    • 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 August 23, 2024.

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  16. 3 citations

    Health inspection on May 22, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    17 of 123 West Virginia homes (14%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2023.

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  17. Fine

    May 22, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $8,018 on May 22, 2024.

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  18. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  19. 6 citations

    Health inspection on January 19, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 1, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 March 1, 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 March 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0698 2 times since 2022.

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  20. 14 citations

    Health inspection on May 3, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2023.

    • 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 June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2023.

    • 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 June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0924. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2023.

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  21. 10 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 3, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0281. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.

    • 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 June 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0531. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0741. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.

    • 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 21, 2023.

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  22. 12 citations

    Health inspection on March 2, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 March 31, 2022.

    • 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 March 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0925. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2022.

    • 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 March 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2022.

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Owners and managers

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Questions

When was Willow Tree Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists July 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Willow Tree Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 50 health citations since March 2, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Willow Tree Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,018 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Willow Tree Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Willow Tree Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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