Pocahontas Center
Marlinton, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515183) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $193,892
Phone: (304) 799-7375 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pocahontas Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Pocahontas Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.99676 hours per resident per day, including 0.47493 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.8%.
Pocahontas Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $193,892.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Pocahontas Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Marlinton, West Virginia, with 68 certified beds and an average daily census of 61.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Pocahontas Center has been federally certified since February 2003, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pocahontas Center holds an overall rating of 1 star, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its staffing rating is 1 star, and its quality measure rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.99676 per resident per day, including 0.47493 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $193,892.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Pocahontas Center in the data provided.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings reflect CMS's most recently published data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pocahontas Center has an overall rating of 1 star, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Pocahontas Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.99676 hours per resident per day, with 0.47493 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 63.8%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $193,892.00, with 0 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 or Special Focus Facility status for Pocahontas Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pocahontas Center has 68 certified beds and an average daily census of 61.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which has 184 facilities averaging a 2.4 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Pocahontas Center was first approved for certification on February 1, 2003.
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; Pocahontas Center scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 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 (304) 799-7375 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (304) 799-7375 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515183?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.