Ohio Valley Health Care
Parkersburg, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515181) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,580
Phone: (304) 485-5137 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ohio Valley Health Care has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Ohio Valley Health Care reports total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported in the available CMS data.
Ohio Valley Health Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,580.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Ohio Valley Health Care is a 66-bed nursing home in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, operating as a for-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 2002. The facility averages 61.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ohio Valley Health Care holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. The facility's four CMS star ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.44, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the available CMS data.
On penalties, CMS records show this facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,580.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility.
Ohio Valley Health Care is part of the WVU Medicine chain, which operates 7 facilities with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 4.3 stars — notably higher than this individual facility's overall rating. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and the facility 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?
Ohio Valley Health Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day; CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 star. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,580.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 66 beds and averages 61.9 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 WVU Medicine chain, which operates 7 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 3, 1, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 3044855137 to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3044855137 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515181?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.