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St. Joseph's Hospital

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

AMALIA DRIVE #1, Buckhannon, WV 26201

16 Beds
Medicare Since 1974

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AMALIA DRIVE #1
Buckhannon, WV 26201

About St. Joseph's Hospital

Nursing home overview and details

St. Joseph's Hospital is an nursing home in Buckhannon, WV, serving Upshur County and the surrounding community. The facility has 16 certified beds with an average daily census of 16 residents.

St. Joseph's Hospital has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1974, bringing 52 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with WVU MEDICINE, which provides administrative support and oversight. This nursing facility is located within a hospital campus, providing convenient access to acute medical services when needed.

St. Joseph's Hospital has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Buckhannon, WV, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Certified Beds16
Avg. Residents/Day16
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilNone
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyUpshur

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

St. Joseph's Hospital has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Excellent

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

St. Joseph's Hospital provides 5.91 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.19 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 15.0%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 20.0%. Weekend staffing averages 4.81 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day1.19
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.91
Total Nurse Turnover Rate15.0%
RN Turnover Rate20.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)4.81

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

St. Joseph's Hospital has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About St. Joseph's Hospital

What is the CMS rating for St. Joseph's Hospital?

St. Joseph's Hospital has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does St. Joseph's Hospital have?

St. Joseph's Hospital has 16 certified beds with an average daily census of 16 residents.

What type of facility is St. Joseph's Hospital?

St. Joseph's Hospital is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Upshur County in Buckhannon, WV.

How many doctors practice at St. Joseph's Hospital?

Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for St. Joseph's Hospital.

Does St. Joseph's Hospital have any safety concerns?

St. Joseph's Hospital has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·