Fairmont Medical Center
1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554
Fairmont Medical Center is a nursing home in Fairmont, 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
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (304) 534-7810
- Last standard health inspection
- August 21, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 30
- Residents per day, on average
- 27.1
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- West Virginia University Hospitals INC
- Chain
- Wvu Medicine
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the West Virginia average (6 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 July 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.2 to 5.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 8.9 to 7.2 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 9.9 to 8.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard 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 September 11, 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 September 9, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 9.7 to 6.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Listing
This home now appears in CMS data.
5 citations
Health inspection on October 4, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 December 8, 2023.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 December 8, 2023.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 December 8, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
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 · 100% · since 09/01/2023
- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 09/01/2023
- WRIGHT, ALBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2023
Questions
When was Fairmont Medical Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 21, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Fairmont Medical Center have?
CMS lists 6 health citations since October 4, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Fairmont Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Fairmont Medical Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Fairmont Medical Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.