Dunbar Center
Dunbar, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515066) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $58,899
Phone: (304) 744-4761 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dunbar Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below West Virginia's state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Dunbar Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 43.2%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Dunbar Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $58,899.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Dunbar Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Dunbar, Kanawha County, West Virginia, with an average daily census of 116.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1980. It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dunbar Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, while its quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Total nurse staffing time averages 3.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.52 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.2%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $58,899.00 against this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure reports directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dunbar Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Dunbar Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 43.2%. CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $58,899.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is currently displayed for Dunbar Center, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dunbar Center is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 116.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Dunbar Center is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 13, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; Dunbar Center scores 1, 1, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 2 stars.
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 3047444761 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3047444761 to arrange a visit and review details directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515066?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.