About Brightwood Center

Brightwood Center is a nursing home in Follansbee, West Virginia. Its capacity is 115 beds, above the West Virginia median of 89 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Genesis Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 50 citations, the most recent on May 27, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.24 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

1.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (50)

Records from August 2022 to May 2025.

May 27, 2025
Tag F0553
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0745
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2025.
May 27, 2025
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 June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0582
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0656
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0908
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0550
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0600
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
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 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0697
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0806
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0835
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
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 August 14, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0584
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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025
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 August 14, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0809
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.

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Penalties (2)

Total fines: $65,274

May 27, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $65,274 against this nursing home on May 27, 2025.
May 27, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 28, 2025, lasting 47 days (triggered by inspection on May 27, 2025).

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Staffing

3.24 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.16 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Genesis Healthcare, a chain of 183 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.

Parent company: Genesis WV Holdings LLC

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in West Virginia.

Nursing Homes

West Virginia median$12,836/mo

West Virginia cost breakdown

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