Worthington Healthcare Center
Parkersburg, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515047) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $104,142 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (304) 485-7447 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Worthington Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the West Virginia state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Worthington Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
Yes, CMS records show Worthington Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine totaling $104,142.00 and 1 payment denial on file. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Worthington Healthcare Center is a 105-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, with an average of 89.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1973, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Worthington Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $104,142.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
This facility is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 3.2. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should review the full inspection history directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Worthington Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with 50.5% nursing turnover and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $104,142.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Worthington Healthcare Center has 105 certified beds with an average of 89.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 5, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measure (QM) rating; for this facility these are 2, 2, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3044857447 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 3044857447 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515047?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.