Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
WORTHINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER
PARKERSBURG, WV · 105 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number 515047 · first certified February 1973
Ownership
Operated by COMMUNICARE HEALTH · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed April 25, 2017 (change of ownership)from PWNR LLC
Position within WV
5 citations — more than 25% of the 123 certified nursing homes in WV. Compared within WV rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2026. Facilities in WV are typically surveyed 15–22 months after the last one (median 19), measured over 176 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WV, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WV figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in WV | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2023 | 0 |
| April 2, 2025 | 5 |
| August 12, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2025-04-02 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2025-04-02 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-04-02 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2025-04-02 |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | 1 | 2025-04-02 |
What the citations cover
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 2, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2025) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.