Canterbury Center
Shepherdstown, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515179) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 876-9422 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Canterbury Center in Shepherdstown, WV has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia state average of about 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Canterbury Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Canterbury Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Canterbury Center is a 62-bed skilled nursing facility in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, with an average of 60.9 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 2002, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Canterbury Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars, its quality measures rating is 4 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.2%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Canterbury Center, with zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file.
Canterbury Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars. There has been no change in ownership at this facility within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Canterbury Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Canterbury Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 55.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for Canterbury Center in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Canterbury Center is certified for 62 beds and has an average of 60.9 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 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Canterbury Center has been certified since July 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for Canterbury Center are 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 3048769422 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3048769422 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515179?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.