Willows Center
A nursing home in Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
723 Summers Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101. (304) 428-5573.
- A candidate for CMS’s special focus list
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 1of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 33 health citations at the latest inspection cycle West Virginia average: 11.4
- 3.38 nurse hours per resident per day West Virginia average: 3.71
- 0 fines in the last three years
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean7
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
33 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The West Virginia average is 11.4.
Last standard inspection Dec 22, 2025.
Most serious in three years: D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
65 citations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm (D). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
All 65 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 22 came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Aug 13, 2026: complaint inspection6 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident’s belongings or money.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 10, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Dec 22, 2025: standard inspection17 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
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Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 22, 2025: standard and complaint inspection6 citations
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Oct 30, 2025: complaint inspection3 citations
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Honor the resident’s right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Feb 8, 2024: standard inspection26 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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Honor the resident’s right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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Keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Honor the resident’s right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident’s most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Observe each nurse aide’s job performance and give regular training.
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Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Dec 19, 2023: complaint inspection6 citations
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Nov 1, 1988.
- A candidate for CMS’s special focus list, which CMS keeps for homes with a history of serious problems.
- No abuse icon from CMS.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
- 97 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- No fines in the last three years.
- No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- 22 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Who does the caring?
3.38 nurse hours per resident per day
The West Virginia average is 3.71.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 3.38 | 3.71 |
| Of which registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.74 |
| At weekends | 2.93 | 3.17 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.9% | 43.7% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50% | 42.4% |
| Administrators who left | 2 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- Genesis WV Holdings LLC owns 100% directly since Apr 1, 2011.
- 8 owners or officers are people: Arnold M Whitman (owns 5% or more through other companies, 10.8%); Steven E Fishman (owns 5% or more through other companies, 7.6%); Laura Bridgeford (corporate officer); James Robert Toothman (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Patricia Ingram (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Patricia Ingram (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Avi Pinchas Mendelson (corporate officer); Michael T Berg (corporate officer).
- Part of Genesis Healthcare (183 homes in CMS’s data).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Operations I LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Gen Operations II LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Genesis WV Holdings LLC | Owns 5% or more directly | 100% | Apr 1, 2011 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Operations LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc. | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 2, 2015 |
| GHC Holdings LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc. | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 65.3% | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Hccf Management Group Xi LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 10.8% | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Zac Properties Xi LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 7.6% | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Welltower Op LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 5.7% | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Sundance Rehabilitation Holdco Inc. | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 5.2% | Jan 1, 2016 |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Feb 28, 2025 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Feb 28, 2025 | |
| Genesis Operations LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Feb 28, 2025 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Feb 1, 2021 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 2 of 5 (West Virginia average 3.8).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 13.3 miles, this one had the 1st most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (33; the middle value was 15.5).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Willows Center This nursing home | 33 | |
| Parkersburg Center | 1.4 | 28 |
| Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center | 2.6 | 13 |
| Belpre Landing Nursing and Rehabilitation | 2.8 | 21 |
| Rockland Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 3.0 | 4 |
| Worthington Healthcare Center | 3.7 | 3 |
| Ohio Valley Health Care | 3.9 | 11 |
| Harmar Place Nursing and Rehabilitation | 12.6 | 18 |
| Waterview Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation | 12.6 | 9 |
| Marietta Heights Post Acute | 12.8 | 15 |
| Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | 13.1 | 17 |
| Arbors at Marietta | 13.3 | 16 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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