Braxton Healthcare Center
Sutton, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515180) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 765-2861 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Braxton Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Braxton Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
Braxton Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Braxton Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 65 beds and reports an average of 62.5 residents, having first been approved for certification on August 1, 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare, Braxton Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.85, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines (total $0.00) and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility in the supplied data.
Braxton Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the last 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Braxton Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 38.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 65 beds and reports an average of 62.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on August 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; Braxton Healthcare Center scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 3047652861 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3047652861 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515180?state=WV.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.