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Sistersville Center

Sistersville, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515131) · 68 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 2.98★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $38,255
Phone: (304) 652-1032 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Sistersville Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Sistersville Center reports 3.00976 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68419 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.8%. CMS rates its staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.

CMS records show Sistersville Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $38,255.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Sistersville Center Sistersville Center: 1★ 1★ WV average WV average: 2.98★ 2.98★ Genesis Healthcare chain avg Genesis Healthcare chain avg: 2.4★ 2.4★

About this facility

Sistersville Center is a 68-bed skilled nursing facility in Sistersville, Tyler County, West Virginia, with an average of 63.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 31, 1994. 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, Sistersville Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.00976 hours per resident per day, including 0.68419 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.

On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $38,255.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.

CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Sistersville Center in the data provided. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures for this facility directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data at the time it was compiled.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Sistersville Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, Sistersville Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

The facility reports 3.00976 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68419 RN hours, with a 38.8% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $38,255.00 and 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 designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Sistersville Center is certified for 68 beds and has an average of 63.5 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 Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since August 31, 1994.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Sistersville Center scores 1, 1, 2, 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 3046521032 or 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 3046521032 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 most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515131?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.