Fairmont Medical Center

Name: Fairmont Medical Center
Address: 1325 LOCUST AVENUE, Fairmont, WV, 26554, US
Telephone: 3045347810

1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 · Marion County · 30 certified beds · avg 38 residents/day · certified since Dec 8, 2023

Part of chain: WVU MEDICINE (7 facilities, chain avg rating 4.3★)

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.72

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (6)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Oct 4, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Oct 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Oct 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective.
Oct 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Oct 4, 2023	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 1).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	5	0	E
2025	1	0	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	West Virginia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.72	3.55	3.95	top 10% in West Virginia; top 18% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.08	0.70	0.69	top 7% in West Virginia; top 13% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.15	3.07	3.50	top 11% in West Virginia; top 19% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.55	0.40	0.48	top 17% in West Virginia; top 27% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	33.3	44.1	45.8	top 18% in West Virginia; top 20% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	25.0	42.4	42.9	top 16% in West Virginia; top 20% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.33, RN 1.22, weekend 4.69. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: —/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
West Virginia United Health System, INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	09/01/2023
West Virginia University Hospitals INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	09/01/2023
Anthony, Robert	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Capprllanti, Ellen	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Capprllanti, Ellen	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Congelio, Paula	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Craig, Kevin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Ferguson, Steve	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Gee, Elwood	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Grace, Michael	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Grace, Michael	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Hulsey, Tara	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Kiefer, Christopher	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Marsh, Clay	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Meurer, Steven	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Roach, Douglas	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Rotellini, Michelle	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Satterfield, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Tucker, Sarah	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023
Williams, Randy	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2023

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
"Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
"Can you show me the call buttons in the bathrooms and bathing areas, and tell me your average response time when one is pressed?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus	1.1 mi	Fairmont, WV	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Pierpont Center at Fairmont Campus	1.1 mi	Fairmont, WV	★★★☆☆	2/5
Fairmont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC	1.3 mi	Fairmont, WV	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF
Majestic Care of Manchin	1.5 mi	Fairmont, WV	★★★☆☆	4/5
St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home	3.8 mi	Monongah, WV	★★★★☆	4/5
United Transitional Care Center	11.1 mi	Bridgeport, WV	★★★★★	5/5
Taylor Healthcare Center	12.1 mi	Grafton, WV	★★★★★	5/5
Rosewood Center	12.1 mi	Grafton, WV	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Maplewood Healthcare Center	13.3 mi	Bridgeport, WV	★★★★☆	3/5
Bridgeport Healthcare Center	13.6 mi	Bridgeport, WV	★★★★☆	3/5
Morgantown Heights of Journey	16.6 mi	Morgantown, WV	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Morgantown Healthcare Center	16.8 mi	Morgantown, WV	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 515200.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Fairmont Medical Center

1325 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 · 3045347810

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
☐ "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
☐ "Can you show me the call buttons in the bathrooms and bathing areas, and tell me your average response time when one is pressed?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 515200 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)