About Belmont Healthcare Center

Belmont Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Belmont, West Virginia. Its capacity is 68 beds, below the West Virginia median of 89 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Communicare Health. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 53 citations, the most recent on April 29, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.60 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

3.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (53)

Records from July 2021 to April 2026.

April 29, 2026
Tag F0814
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0583
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0812
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0576
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
October 23, 2024
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2024.
October 23, 2024
Tag F0842
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2024.
October 23, 2024
Tag F0919
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2024.
October 23, 2024
Tag F0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2024.
October 23, 2024
Tag F0812
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0842
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0742
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0680
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0867
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0657
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 25, 2024.

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Penalties (1)

Total fines: $251,207

May 21, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $251,207 against this nursing home on May 21, 2024.

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Staffing

3.60 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.11 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Communicare Health, a chain of 109 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 4.6 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

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Nursing Homes

West Virginia median$12,836/mo

West Virginia cost breakdown

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