Morgantown Heights Of Journey
Morgantown, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515049) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $148,460
Phone: (304) 599-9480 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Morgantown Heights Of Journey has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Morgantown Heights Of Journey reports total nurse staffing of about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 67.3%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Morgantown Heights Of Journey has 1 federal fine on record totaling $148,460.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Morgantown Heights Of Journey is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. It is certified for 100 beds with an average of 89.4 residents. The facility is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which includes 32 facilities with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 1.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Morgantown Heights Of Journey has an 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 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.09 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing at 0.36 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.3%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine on this facility's record, totaling $148,460.00. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 12, 1974. This profile is based on data from CMS 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?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.09 hours per resident per day, with 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 67.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $148,460.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 100 beds with an average of 89.4 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 Journey Healthcare chain, which has 32 facilities and a chain-wide average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 12, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measure (QM) rating; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3045999480 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover touring details; contact the facility at 3045999480 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515049?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.