Putnam Center is a skilled nursing facility in Hurricane, Putnam County, West Virginia, offering skilled nursing and memory care services. Administrator Julie Bishop operates the 120-bed facility, which accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
The facility’s inspection history is one of the most important factors for families evaluating placement. Over the past seven years, deficiencies have averaged about 89% above the West Virginia benchmarks, with recurring findings in resident care, infection control, and medication management.
The May 2025 annual survey identified 16 deficiencies, including infection control lapses, medication administration failures, hydration concerns, dignity violations, and incomplete care planning. A follow-up review in June 2025 identified zero additional deficiencies after plans of correction were accepted, suggesting the facility responds to corrective processes. Several complaints have been substantiated over the period, involving dignity failures, gaps in fall prevention care plans, and related resident care issues. No Immediate Jeopardy findings appear in the seven-year record.
CMS rates the facility 1 star overall. Nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 42 minutes per resident daily, which is roughly 58% below the West Virginia average and near the lower end of the state’s skilled nursing facilities. Staffing performance is the primary factor behind the facility’s overall CMS rating.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 95%, with 114 of 120 beds occupied. It’s above West Virginia’s average of 89.9%, reflecting consistent local demand for skilled nursing placement in the county.
Putnam Center suits residents seeking Medicaid- or Medicare-supported skilled nursing or long-term care in Putnam County, including those with memory care needs.


















