Nursing Home

Willows Center

Nursing Home

Willows Center

723 Summers St, Parkersburg, WV 26101 View map
Overview of Willows Center

Willows Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Willows Center cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.

The services are multidisciplinary for both long-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call: nurse practitioners, and physicians.

Managed by Jacquie Morgante

Administrator & Resident Care Supervisor

25 years

Jacquie Morgante is a licensed speech pathologist with 25 years of experience, including 10 years working with senior residents at Wyoming County Community Health System. She is passionate about caring for the elderly and helping them live healthier, happier, and fuller lives. Jacquie serves as the Administrator and Resident Care Supervisor at Willows Center, ensuring compassionate and expert care for all residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
West Virginia average: 2.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
West Virginia average: 2.4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
West Virginia average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
West Virginia average: 2.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 48m per day

This home provides 19% less nursing time per resident than the West Virginia average.

West Virginia average: 3h 27m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 40m per day 42m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 2m per day 2h 4m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 1m per day 3h 11m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 1m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 11m per day 23m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 97

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in West Virginia
Occupancy rate 96.9%
Residents per day (avg) 86
Occupancy rate
96.9%
Residents per day (avg)
86

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 24 days

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$18.6M
Profit
$984.5K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$18,619,746.00
Profit
$984,477.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
21.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.6M
Total costs $17.6M
Bed community size
97-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
97%
In line with West Virginia average
Occupied beds
94 / 97
Average residents 77 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home (nh)
Status Active
Issuance March 25, 2025
Expiration March 31, 2026
County: Wood

Additional licensing details

License number: 83

Type Of Units

Supplemental Security Income Beds Units available for residents receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
0 units
Certified LTC
97 units
Total beds
97 units

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: (304)428-7784

Amenities & Lifestyle

24/7 supervision
Assistance with activities of daily living
All inclusive
Housekeeping
full laundry and linen services
Restaurant-Style Dining Experience
Daily activities and socialization
Family-oriented care
Personal Care Services

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily activities and socialization opportunities.
Specific Programs
Services, Dining, Classes, Events, Membership

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Restaurant-Style Dining Experience with three delicious home cooked meals served daily.
Meals Included
Yes
Meals Per Day
3

Types of Care at Willows Center

Skilled Nursing Respite Care Memory Care
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Inspection History

In West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure is responsible for the unannounced inspection and certification of all senior care facilities.

8 visits/inspections

6 health investigations

2 life safety inspections

West Virginia average: 17 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:June 2, 2024

263 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

West Virginia average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 50
Citations per inspection
7.14

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

37 of 50 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 13 of 50 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info West Virginia average: 0.8

0 serious citations More info West Virginia average: 0.5

50 moderate citations More info West Virginia average: 41.5

0 minor citations More info West Virginia average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 30, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 30, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 30, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Feb 08, 2024
Corrected

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Address 2.2 miles from city center — 1.07 miles to nearest hospital (Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia - Parkersburg South Campus)

Address 723 Summers St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

135
Total Staff
123
Employees
12
Contractors
32,300
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse138.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse2010 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant429.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
85 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
6 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,479 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 RN Director of Nursing: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4204212,64991100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse155206,59291100%10
Registered Nurse130132,8179099%8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,5649099%6.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,4006470%7.2
Mental Health Service Worker3039466774%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist5059026571%6.3
Nurse Aide in Training8088486673%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide4047587077%6
Qualified Activities Professional5056559099%7.2
Nurse Practitioner2135586369%8
Other Social Services Staff1015517077%7.9
Qualified Social Worker5055236571%7.6
Administrator2024726066%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant3034556470%6.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician3032316066%3.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0111952527%7.8
Medical Director0111028998%1.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant033644044%1.4
RN Director of Nursing1121622%8.1
Other Activities Staff101211%2

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
94 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
16 residents (17%)
Medicaid
63 residents (67%)
Private pay or other
15 residents (16%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.7
48% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 30.0
42% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Below average West Virginia avg: 3.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31.8%
68% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 30.6%
40% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 21.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.7%
23% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 22.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.3%
27% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.6%
114% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 4.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.4%
21% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 2.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.3%
11% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.5%
55% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 6.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.5%
51% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 13.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.1%
In line with West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 96.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.1%
13% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 97.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.80
In line with West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 1.86

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.36
29% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 1.92

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average West Virginia avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.0%
In line with West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 78.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
5% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 73.8%
7% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 79.4%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 30.1%
31% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 23.0%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.1%
10% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 12.4%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 37.5%
30% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 39.8%
21% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 50.6%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

WV Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, West Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

West Virginia Lighthouse Program

WV Lighthouse

Age 60+, West Virginia resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

West Virginia OAA Services

Age 60+, WV resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~20,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

West Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WV resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

West Virginia LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WV resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

West Virginia Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WV resident; 2+ ADLs.

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed.

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

West Virginia SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WV resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

West Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WV resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Homestead Exemption for Seniors

West Virginia Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ or totally disabled, WV resident, homeowner (homestead).

None; tax-based eligibility.

Not assessed.

$20,000 assessed value exemption; saves ~$200-$400/year.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

West Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+, WV resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

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