Brightwood Center
Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia · CCN 515128 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities, chain average 2.4 stars)
CMS rates Brightwood Center 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 115 certified beds, 108 residents a day on average. 50 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 3 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $65,274 and 1 payment denial.
On record
- Abuse icon. CMS marks this facility for a citation of abuse that led to harm, or a repeated potential for it, within the recent inspection cycles.
- Special Focus Facility candidate. On CMS’s list of facilities that qualify for the program but are not yet in it.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.23302 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.75769 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.74912 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.4% (registered nurses 44.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 3 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0809 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0553 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0745 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0810 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-27 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0800 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 complaint survey |
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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0809 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | 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 Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-04-26 | 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 Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-30 |
| 2023-09-19 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-31 |
| 2022-08-24 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-17 |
| 2022-08-24 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-17 |
| 2022-08-24 | 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 Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-17 |
| 2022-08-24 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-17 |
| 2022-08-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-17 |
| 2022-08-24 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-17 |
| 2022-08-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-09-17 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | Payment denial for 47 days from 2025-06-28 | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Fine | $65,274 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Wv Holdings LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2011-04-01 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-02-02 |
| Gen Operations I LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-02-02 |
| Gen Operations II LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-02-02 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-02-02 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-02-02 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-02-02 |
| Genesis Operations LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-02-02 |
| Ghc Holdings LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2015-02-02 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2018-02-02 |
| Genesis Operations LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-25 |
| Whitman, Arnold Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2016-12-31 |
| Krieger, Cory Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-25 |
| Purewal, Guneet Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-25 |
| Berg, Michael Individual | corporate officer | — | 2012-12-01 |
| Bridgeford, Laura Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-04-01 |
| Mendelson, Avi Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Krieger, Cory Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-02-26 |
| Purewal, Guneet Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-02-25 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Brooke County.