Brightwood Center
Follansbee, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515128) · 115 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $65,274 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (304) 527-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brightwood Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Brightwood Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
Yes, Brightwood Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $65,274.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it has been designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Brightwood Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 19, 1994. The facility has 115 certified beds with an average of 107.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brightwood Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.23 per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.4%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $65,274.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Brightwood Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare for details. Additionally, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities with a history of persistent quality problems and that are subject to increased inspection frequency.
Brightwood Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. CMS records indicate no ownership change at this facility in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brightwood Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Brightwood Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.23 hours per resident per day, with 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 60.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $65,274.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brightwood Center has 115 certified beds with an average of 107.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Brightwood Center has been certified since April 19, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Brightwood Center's ratings are 1, 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3045271100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3045271100 for more information.
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/515128?state=WV.
Has ownership changed recently at this facility?
No, CMS records indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months.
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.