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Braxton County, West Virginia · Nursing home

Braxton Healthcare Center

5 of 5 overall from CMS

859 Days Drive, Sutton, WV 26601

Call (304) 765-2861Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Braxton Healthcare Center is a 65-bed nursing home in Sutton, West Virginia (Braxton County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.85 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the West Virginia average of 3.67. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
65
Residents per day (average)
62.5
Certified since
2002 (24 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Communicare Health (110 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Braxton Healthcare Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Reported nurse staffing is 3.25 hours per resident on weekends against 3.85 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  2. About 96.2% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.53 hours per resident per day; the West Virginia average is 0.73. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the West Virginia average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the West Virginia average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the West Virginia and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeWest VirginiaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.8% 14.7% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5% 6.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.4% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7% 1.6% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.5% 7.6% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.2% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.1% 4.4% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 96.4% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.7% 15.9% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 35.6% 27.0% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6% 97.6% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.8% 4.2% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.5% 22.1% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.6% 13.4% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 1.80 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 1.84 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeWest VirginiaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.4% 79.1% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0% 1.0% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.6% 79.4% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Too few residents or stays to report 22.5% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Too few residents or stays to report 11.3% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 25 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Apr 23, 202555
Jul 12, 2023120
Apr 13, 202284

West Virginia homes averaged 11.7 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (25)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2023)

  13. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2022)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2022)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2022)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2022)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2022)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2022)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2022)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2022)

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

West Virginia homes averaged 0.8 fines and $29,505 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within West Virginia

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Braxton Healthcare Center?

Braxton Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 4.

How many beds does Braxton Healthcare Center have?

Braxton Healthcare Center has 65 certified beds. It averages 62.5 residents per day, about 96.2% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Braxton Healthcare Center?

The home reports 3.85 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.53 hours from registered nurses. The West Virginia average is 3.67 hours and 0.73 hours from registered nurses.

Has Braxton Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Braxton Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 515180. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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