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Braxton Healthcare Center

859 Days Drive, Sutton, WV 26601

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Braxton Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Sutton, 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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(304) 765-2861
Last standard health inspection
August 6, 2026 (3 months ago)
Certified beds
65
Residents per day, on average
62.9
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Days Leasing Co LLC
Chain
Communicare Health
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the West Virginia average (26 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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. 9 citations

    Health inspection on August 6, 2026

    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 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 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 August 12, 2026.

    • 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 August 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2025.

    • 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 August 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 3 times since 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 August 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2025.

    • 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 August 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2026.

    • 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 August 12, 2026.

    • Citation F0803. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 times since 2023.

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  3. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 6, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2026.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • 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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. 5 citations

    Health inspection on April 23, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0644 2 times since 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 April 25, 2025.

    • 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 25, 2025.

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  10. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 23, 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 12, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

    • Citation K0291. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 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 May 12, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of February 26, 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 staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  12. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 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.

  14. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  15. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  16. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  17. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  18. 12 citations

    Health inspection on July 12, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0625. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 17, 2023.

    • 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 July 17, 2023.

    • 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 July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 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 July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Braxton Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists August 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Braxton Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 26 health citations since July 12, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Braxton Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Braxton Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Braxton Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

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