Mcdowell Healthcare Center
Gary, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515162) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 448-2121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mcdowell Healthcare Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above West Virginia's state average of 2.98 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Mcdowell Healthcare Center reports 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and nursing staff turnover of 44.6%.
Mcdowell Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Mcdowell Healthcare Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Gary, West Virginia (McDowell County), certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 94.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 24, 1998, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mcdowell Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reports total nurse hours of 3.49 per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
Mcdowell Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; 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?
It has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 44.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 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 available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 94.8 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 Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 24, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3044482121 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3044482121 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515162?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.