Wishing Well Assisted Living Community at Fairmont

Assisted Living in West Virginia

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Wishing Well Assisted Living Community at Fairmont

Assisted Living in West Virginia

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

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.

7 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

West Virginia average: 17 inspections

Latest inspection

Date June 11, 2025
Annual Inspection

67 deficiencies

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

West Virginia average: 249 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Wishing Well Assisted Living Community at Fairmont

The most recent inspection on June 11, 2025, found no deficiencies during the annual survey. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of occasional deficiencies primarily related to housekeeping and maintenance, safety and supervision for adolescent consumers, and administrative compliance such as timely notifications and license renewals. Complaint investigations in recent years included substantiated issues with residents’ rights during COVID-19, confidentiality breaches in electronic communications, and failure to maintain adequate housekeeping, but these were generally addressed through corrective actions. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent inspections consistently free of deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

State average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total health citations 48

State average 43.1

Citations per inspection
12

State average 9.25


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

45 of 48 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 48 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 48 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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

State average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.8

0 serious citations More info State average: 0.5

48 moderate citations More info State average: 41.5

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around West Virginia The information below is reported by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure.

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Wishing Well Assisted Living Community at Fairmont
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

WV Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General West Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WV

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

West Virginia Lighthouse Program

WV Lighthouse

Age 60+
General West Virginia resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
WV

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

West Virginia OAA Services

Age 60+
General WV resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

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

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

West Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WV resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WV

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

West Virginia LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WV resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

West Virginia Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WV resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

West Virginia SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, WV resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified.
WV

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

West Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WV resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WV

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Homestead Exemption for Seniors

West Virginia Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ or totally disabled
General WV resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

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

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$200-$400/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

West Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General WV resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 134
Employees 128
Contractors 6
Staff to resident ratio 1.26:1
15% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average ratio: 1.48:1

Avg staff/day 48
Average shift 8.7 hours
0% compared with West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 8.4 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 37,918
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 47
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.2%

93 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Registered Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4704717,45091100%9.7
Registered Nurse161176,03491100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse110114,14291100%9.8
Other Dietary Services Staff110112,26791100%8
Physical Therapy Assistant5051,2827380%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker2028926875%8
Speech Language Pathologist4048726976%6.7
Qualified Activities Professional40480891100%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist3036206571%5.4
Nurse Practitioner3035686369%8
Administrator1014966268%8
RN Director of Nursing2024745965%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training5054724752%9
Other Social Services Staff1014686571%7.2
Qualified Social Worker6064326470%6.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014166369%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051305662%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant044641719%3.4
Medical Director011281618%1.8
Physical Therapy Aide101522%2.6
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 80%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 75%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 76%
4 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
3 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 65%
5 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 52%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 71%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 69%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 62%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 19%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 18%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 2%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 106
Medicare
5
4.7% of residents
Medicaid
76
71.7% of residents
Private pay or other
25
23.6% of residents
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. 17.8
57% 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. 30.4
44% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 21.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 35.3%
87% 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 33.1%
52% 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 22.7%
In line with 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 3.7%
18% 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 7.6%
54% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 4.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
61% better than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 2.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.2%
40% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.6%
7% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 6.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.8%
18% 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 97.1%
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 96.3%
In line with West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 97.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.0%
13% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 78.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
74% 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 46.7%
41% worse than West Virginia average

West Virginia average: 79.4%

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