Inspection Reports for
Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center

WV, 26101

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 15 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

67% worse than West Virginia average
West Virginia average: 9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

24 18 12 6 0
2022
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 119 residents

Based on a September 2025 inspection.

Occupancy over time

98 105 112 119 126 Feb 2022 Jul 2023 Feb 2024 Jul 2025 Sep 2025

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 119 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Sep 23, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with meal service timing and food safety standards in the facility.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure meals were served at consistent times, with dinner often served late, causing resident agitation. Additionally, the facility failed to store baking pans and dishes in a sanitary manner, risking food contamination.

Deficiencies (2)
Meals and snacks were not served at consistent times, with dinner served at least 21 minutes late on observed occasions.
Baking pans were stored wet (wet nesting) and dishes were dirty, risking contamination of food-contact surfaces.
Report Facts
Facility Census: 119 Trayline meal service time records: 33 Late meal service occurrences: 8

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 108 Deficiencies: 13 Date: Jul 8, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual survey to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and facility policies.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide required Medicare Non-Coverage notices, grievance process issues, improper use of physical restraints, inaccurate care plans, failure to follow menus, food safety and storage violations, incomplete rehabilitative services, incomplete medical records, inadequate explanation of binding arbitration agreements, lack of certified infection preventionist participation in QAA meetings, failure to adhere to infection control protocols, and unsafe bed remote controls.

Deficiencies (13)
Failed to provide the required Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) form to one resident prior to the end of Medicare Part A covered services.
Failed to ensure residents could exercise their right to file grievances anonymously and grievance forms were not readily available.
Failed to ensure resident was free from physical restraints that unnecessarily inhibited freedom of movement.
Failed to update the care plan to reflect a change in diet status for a resident.
Failed to ensure menus were followed for residents, including serving hot dogs without buns or condiments as ordered.
Failed to ensure food was served at an appetizing and safe temperature.
Failed to store food in accordance with professional standards including unlabeled, undated, and improperly sealed food items.
Failed to provide patient-centered rehabilitative services, including lack of speech therapy screening and inaccurate care plan reflecting diet orders.
Failed to ensure medical record was complete for a Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) form with no signature.
Failed to explain the Binding Arbitration Agreement accurately to residents or representatives.
Failed to have a certified Infection Preventionist attend and participate in Quality Assessment and Assurance meetings as required.
Failed to ensure staff adhered to infection control protocols including wearing required PPE for residents under Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
Failed to maintain bed remote controls in a safe operating condition; electrical tape was observed on a bed remote.
Report Facts
Facility census: 108 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Deficiencies cited: 13

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
DPT #155Director of Physical TherapyNamed in physical restraint and wheelchair procurement deficiency
Social Worker Designee #82Social Worker DesigneeNamed in failure to provide NOMNC form
Director of Social Services #76Director of Social ServicesNamed in grievance process deficiency
AdministratorFacility AdministratorNamed in grievance and wheelchair procurement deficiencies
Corporate Registered Nurse #153Corporate Registered NurseNamed in inaccurate care plan deficiency
Regional Dietary Manager #151Regional Dietary ManagerNamed in food temperature deficiency
Regional Dietary Manager #152Regional Dietary ManagerNamed in food storage deficiency
Assistant Dietary ManagerAssistant Dietary ManagerNamed in food storage and utensil handling deficiencies
Director of Rehabilitation ServicesDirector of Rehabilitation ServicesNamed in rehabilitative services deficiency
Interim Director of NursingInterim Director of NursingNamed in rehabilitative services and POST form deficiencies
Back-Up Admission CoordinatorBack-Up Admission CoordinatorNamed in binding arbitration agreement deficiency
Executive DirectorExecutive DirectorNamed in QAA meeting and infection preventionist deficiency
Unit Manager #64Unit ManagerNamed in infection control protocol deficiency
Licensed Practical Nurse #90Licensed Practical NurseNamed in infection control protocol deficiency
Nursing Assistant #107Nursing AssistantNamed in infection control protocol deficiency
Employee #32Named in bed remote control deficiency
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance DirectorNamed in bed remote control deficiency

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 108 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jul 8, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine survey to assess compliance with nutritional, food safety, and food service standards at Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure menus were followed for residents, food was served at safe and appetizing temperatures, and food storage practices met professional standards. Multiple deficiencies related to menu adherence, food temperature, and improper labeling and dating of food items were observed.

Deficiencies (3)
Menus were not followed for Residents #64 and #2, including serving a hot dog on flat bread without condiments or proper bun.
Food was served at temperatures below standard, including buttered noodles at 112.0°F and broccoli at 102.9°F.
Food storage practices failed to meet standards, including unlabeled, undated, improperly sealed, and expired food items found in multiple storage areas.
Report Facts
Facility Census: 108 Food temperature: 125.1 Food temperature: 112 Food temperature: 102.9 Number of sandwiches without use by date: 6 Number of individual butter packages not dated: 9 Number of Rice Krispies Treats packages not dated: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nursing Assistant (NA) #22Reported on menu adherence and confirmed unlabeled food items
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Present during meal service and addressed missing hot dog buns
Regional Dietary Manager #151Tested food temperatures and confirmed below standard temperatures
Regional Dietary Manager #152Confirmed food storage deficiencies
Assistant Dietary ManagerConfirmed food storage policies and deficiencies
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #87Confirmed unlabeled food items in nourishment pantry
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #73Confirmed unlabeled food items and stated intent to remove them

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 109 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Nov 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding failure to assist a resident with transportation to their primary care physician, delayed necessary medical treatment, and issues with meal quality and timing.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed issues with transportation assistance for Resident #115, delayed medical treatment for worsening edema and congestive heart failure, and concerns about meal quality and timing affecting multiple residents.
Findings
The facility failed to promote resident self-determination by not assisting with transportation to the resident's primary care physician, delayed medical treatment for a resident with worsening edema and congestive heart failure, and failed to provide palatable, attractive, and timely meals. The resident experienced a weight gain of over 12 pounds in two months and was admitted to the hospital. Meal service issues included late meals, poor food quality, and inconsistent meal times.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to assist resident with transportation to primary care physician, resulting in missed appointments and hospital admission.
Delayed necessary medical treatment for resident with shortness of breath, edema, and weight gain, leading to hospital admission for congestive heart failure.
Failed to ensure resident rooms and common areas were maintained at a comfortable temperature.
Failed to provide palatable, attractive, and appetizing food; meals were late, food quality was poor, and meal times were inconsistent.
Failed to ensure meals and snacks were served at times in accordance with resident needs and preferences.
Report Facts
Facility Census: 109 Resident Weight Gain: 12.4 Resident Weight: 370.4 Resident Weight: 354.4 Resident Weight: 366.2 Resident Weight: 363.8 Resident Weight: 356.8 Resident Weight: 356.8 Resident Weight: 356.2 Resident Weight: 358 Resident Weight: 353.4 Resident Oxygen Saturation: 98 Resident Pain Level: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
NP #131Nurse PractitionerExamined Resident #115 and made medical orders; involved in transportation and treatment decisions
LPN #130Licensed Practical NurseDocumented nursing notes regarding Resident #115's condition and medication administration
LPN #80Licensed Practical NurseInvolved in communication about transportation and resident appointments
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding transportation issues and x-ray results
MD #132Medical DirectorOrdered resident to visit primary care physician
LPN #78Licensed Practical NurseDocumented hospital admission status update for Resident #115
LPN #68Licensed Practical NurseDocumented nursing notes on cellulitis and resident condition
LPN #113Licensed Practical NurseResponded to resident complaint of feeling cold
AdministratorFacility AdministratorInterviewed regarding meal service issues and meal time consistency
NA #49Nurse AideVoiced concerns about meal times
NA #5Nurse AideVoiced concerns about meal times

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 112 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Feb 6, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with professional standards of care, nutritional adequacy, food safety, and overall facility operations related to resident care and food service.

Findings
The facility failed to obtain daily weights as ordered for Resident #9, served inconsistent and improperly portioned meals, served food at unsafe temperatures, failed to provide evening snacks to diabetic residents, and maintained an unsanitary kitchen environment with inadequate cleaning and improper food holding temperatures.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to obtain daily weights for Resident #9 as ordered by the physician.
Provided inconsistent portions of food not meeting nutritional needs.
Served food that was not palatable and at unsafe temperatures.
Failed to provide evening snacks to diabetic residents as needed.
Maintained an unsanitary kitchen environment and failed to keep kitchen equipment clean and sanitized; hot foods were not held at required temperatures.
Report Facts
Facility Census: 112 Resident #9 Weights: 10 Missed Weights: 5 Missed Night Snacks: 3 Missed Night Snacks: 5 Missed Night Snacks: 4 Food Temperatures: 80

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #161Corporate Registered NurseAcknowledged failure to obtain weights and provide night snacks; involved in interviews regarding findings
RN #31Registered NurseAcknowledged use of wrong scale and lack of documentation for weight loss event
Cook #118Observed serving inconsistent food portions and acknowledged responsibility for steam table water level
Culinary DirectorCulinary Director (CD)Acknowledged wrong scoop usage, food temperature issues, and unsanitary kitchen conditions
LPN #130Licensed Practical NurseProvided information about snack availability and resident requests
NA #11Nurse AideProvided information about snack availability and resident requests
Registered DieticianRegistered DieticianDiscussed expectations for snack offerings and food service
AdministratorFacility AdministratorAcknowledged food service and kitchen sanitation issues during interviews

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 114 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 26, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulations regarding the use and care of feeding tubes in residents, specifically to ensure feeding tubes are used only when medically necessary and that appropriate care is provided.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure Resident #3 received an adequate amount of nutrition via feeding tube to maintain acceptable nutritional parameters, resulting in significant weight gain that was not desired. The Director of Nursing verified the facility did not maintain acceptable nutrition parameters to prevent this weight gain.

Deficiencies (1)
Failed to ensure Resident #3 received an adequate amount of nutrition to maintain acceptable parameters of nutrition via feeding tube.
Report Facts
Facility census: 114 Resident #3 weight measurements: 164.4 Resident #3 weight measurements: 160.6 Resident #3 weight measurements: 153.2 Resident #3 weight measurements: 157 Resident #3 weight measurements: 150.6 Resident #3 weight measurements: 152 Weight gain: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingInterview verified facility did not maintain acceptable nutrition parameters for Resident #3

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Census: 114 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 26, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was a focused infection control survey to assess the facility's infection prevention and control program, specifically regarding resident handwashing practices during meal times.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents on the north hall received hand hygiene prior to or during the lunch meal tray pass, with staff confirming lack of hand wipes at the time. The Director of Nursing acknowledged that wipes are available and should be used at all meal passes.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program related to resident handwashing during meal times.
Report Facts
Facility census: 114

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
License Practical Nurse #54License Practical NurseInterviewed regarding resident hand hygiene during lunch meal
Nurse Aide #64Nurse AideInterviewed regarding availability and use of hand wipes for residents
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed about facility's use of hand wipes at meal passes

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Census: 114 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 26, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Focused Infection Control Survey to evaluate the facility's infection prevention and control program, specifically regarding resident handwashing practices during meal times.

Findings
The facility failed to establish and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program related to resident hand hygiene prior to or during meal tray passes. Observations and staff interviews confirmed residents did not receive hand hygiene before lunch on the north hall, and staff lacked hand wipes at the time.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide and implement an infection prevention and control program ensuring resident hand hygiene prior to or during meal tray passes.
Report Facts
Facility census: 114

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
License Practical Nurse #54License Practical NurseInterviewed regarding resident hand hygiene practices during lunch meal
Nurse Aide #64Nurse AideInterviewed regarding availability and use of hand wipes for residents
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed about facility's use of hand wipes at meal passes

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 110 Deficiencies: 18 Date: May 26, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint regarding Resident #19's motorized wheelchair being disabled by the facility, which affected her mobility and caused psychological harm.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by concerns about Resident #19's motorized wheelchair being disabled by the facility, resulting in loss of mobility and psychological harm. Additional complaints involved failure to notify family of medical changes, privacy violations, unresolved grievances, abuse allegations, and inadequate care.
Findings
The facility failed to provide Resident #19 with reasonable accommodation for her mobility needs by disabling her motorized wheelchair, resulting in psychological harm. The facility also failed to provide timely and appropriate psychotherapy services. Additional findings included failure to notify family of medical changes, privacy violations, inadequate environment, unresolved grievances, delayed abuse reporting and investigation, incomplete assessments, inconsistent care plans, inadequate pain management, food safety violations, incomplete medical records, and failure to conduct COVID-19 testing per guidelines.

Deficiencies (18)
Failed to provide Resident #19 with reasonable accommodation for her motorized wheelchair, causing psychological harm.
Failed to notify representative/family of medical changes for Resident #171.
Violated resident privacy by requiring residents to open packages in front of staff.
Failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable environment; poor lighting and damaged window blinds.
Failed to promptly resolve grievances and keep residents apprised of progress.
Failed to timely report suspected abuse and allowed alleged perpetrator to continue working.
Failed to notify State Ombudsman of resident transfer to acute care facility for Resident #55.
Failed to provide bed hold policy to resident or representative upon transfer to acute care facility for Resident #55.
Failed to complete significant change MDS assessment after resident began hospice services for Resident #93.
Failed to ensure PASARR screening reflected new psychiatric diagnoses for Resident #68 and #112.
Failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans meeting residents' needs for Residents #112, #47, #51, #39, and #66.
Failed to ensure appropriate pain management and consistent pain assessment for Resident #66.
Failed to maintain medications properly; multi-dose PPD vial not dated when opened.
Failed to conduct COVID-19 testing of staff and residents per CDC guidelines during outbreak.
Failed to maintain medical records complete and accurate for Residents #101, #47, #34, #51, and #170.
Failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to Resident #19 with mental disorder; psychotherapy sessions not provided as recommended.
Failed to ensure food safety; unlabeled and expired food items, incomplete temperature logs, uncovered water pitchers, improperly stored utensils, and unclean ice machine filters.
Failed to maintain ice machines with required one-inch air gap for drainage in North Nourishment Room and Main Dining Room.
Report Facts
Facility Census: 110 Residents reviewed: 26 Residents affected by abuse deficiency: 4 Residents affected by care plan deficiency: 5 Residents affected by medical record deficiency: 5 Residents affected by pain management deficiency: 1 Residents affected by PASARR deficiency: 2 Residents affected by significant change MDS deficiency: 1 Residents affected by hospitalization deficiency: 3 Dates missing temperature logs: 30 Staff not tested for COVID-19 during outbreak: 9 Positive residents during outbreak: 53 Positive staff during outbreak: 21

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Social Worker #82Social WorkerInvolved in abuse investigation, grievance handling, and psychotherapy referral for Resident #19
Occupational Therapist #172Occupational TherapistEvaluated Resident #19's capacity and motorized wheelchair use
Nursing Home AdministratorAdministratorProvided information on wheelchair incident and abuse investigation
Nursing Assistant #75Nursing AssistantAlleged perpetrator of verbal abuse to Resident #97
Resident Service Director #24Resident Service DirectorHandled grievances and abuse allegations
Licensed Practical Nurse #47Licensed Practical NurseConfirmed medication storage issue with PPD vial
Director of NursingDirector of NursingConfirmed multiple deficiencies including care plan, pain management, and transfer notification
Culinary DirectorCulinary DirectorAcknowledged food storage and kitchen sanitation deficiencies
Infection PreventionistInfection PreventionistFailed to maintain proper COVID-19 testing and contact tracing
Social Worker #136Social WorkerInvolved in abuse grievance and reporting
Director of Plant MaintenanceDirector of Plant MaintenanceUnaware of ice machine drainage requirements
Minimum Data Set Register Nurse #57MDS NurseInterviewed regarding PASARR and care plans
Minimum Data Set Licensed Practical Nurse #131MDS LPNInterviewed regarding PASARR and care plans

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 110 Deficiencies: 2 Date: May 26, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding failure to notify the representative/family of medical changes and inadequate pain management for residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found substantiated deficiencies related to failure to notify the Power of Attorney of medical changes for Resident #171 and inadequate pain management practices for Resident #66.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the Power of Attorney for Resident #171 of medical order changes and failed to ensure consistent pain management and pain level assessment for Resident #66, including incomplete documentation on the Medication Administration Record.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to notify the representative/family of medical changes for Resident #171.
Failure to provide safe, appropriate pain management and inconsistent pain level assessment for Resident #66.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Medication administrations: 7 Pain assessments: 2 Pain assessments missed: 5 Facility census: 110

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Interviewed regarding notification failures for Resident #171
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding pain management and documentation deficiencies for Resident #66

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 104 Deficiencies: 9 Date: Feb 23, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the Long-Term Care Survey process to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to ensure proper documentation of advance directives, employee background checks, accurate resident assessments, catheter care, medication regimen reviews, psychotropic medication use, medication labeling, kitchen sanitation, and vaccination consent procedures.

Deficiencies (9)
Failed to ensure a resident's Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) form was signed and dated by the preparer.
Failed to ensure an employee hired had not been found guilty of abuse, neglect, exploitation or theft.
Failed to ensure a complete and accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment for a resident.
Failed to provide appropriate catheter care to residents with indwelling catheters to prevent urinary tract infections.
Failed to maintain attending physician review of medication regimen for residents on unnecessary medications.
Failed to ensure residents' drug regimens were free from unnecessary psychotropic medications and failed to implement non-pharmacological interventions prior to PRN medication use.
Failed to ensure medications were stored and labeled in accordance with professional principles; an opened insulin pen was not dated.
Failed to maintain kitchen sanitation; dietary aide was not wearing a beard guard in the kitchen service area.
Failed to ensure residents and/or their representatives had the opportunity to refuse the annual influenza vaccine.
Report Facts
Facility census: 104 Residents reviewed for advance directives: 19 Employees reviewed for background checks: 6 Residents reviewed for medication regimen: 5 Residents reviewed for catheter care: 3 Dates catheter care missed for Resident #48: 6 Dates catheter care missed for Resident #58: 6 Dates PRN psychotropic medication administered to Resident #91: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
HR #52Human ResourcesInterviewed regarding employee fingerprinting and hiring compliance
LPN #62Licensed Practical NurseConfirmed insulin pen was not dated when opened
MDS Coordinator #104Confirmed inaccurate Minimum Data Set assessment
DON (Director of Nursing)Director of NursingAcknowledged catheter care deficiencies and lack of documentation for psychotropic medication use
AdministratorAcknowledged issues with employee fingerprinting and medication regimen review
Dietary Manager (DM)Dietary ManagerAcknowledged dietary aide not wearing beard guard
IPRN #13Infection Preventionist/Registered NurseConfirmed lack of consent for annual influenza vaccine refusals

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