Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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Worthington Healthcare Center, by the CommuniCare Family of Communities, is Parkersburg’s leading skilled nursing and rehabilitation home with memory care. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. The long-term care facility aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness.
Worthington Healthcare Center emphasizes its short and long-term care services delivered by a dedicated team of caregivers who strive to meet and follow a resident’s individualized care plan for a complete healing period. Areas of expertise include wound care, memory care training, post-surgical care, palliative care, hospice care, and therapy (physical, occupational, and speech).
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
74% of new residents, often for short stays.
Worthington Healthcare Center is administrated by Randy Wright.
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
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Total deficiencies
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305 | 249 | This facility has 22% more total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia nursing home (305 vs. WV avg 249). Click this badge to view the full West Virginia ranking.↑ 22% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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16.1 | 14.6 | This facility has 10% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia nursing home (16.1 vs. WV avg 14.6). Click this badge to view the full West Virginia ranking.↑ 10% worse |
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Total inspections
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19 | 17 | This facility has 12% more total inspections than a typical West Virginia nursing home (19 vs. WV avg 17). Click this badge to view the full West Virginia ranking.↑ 12% worse |
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Health investigations
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16 | — | — |
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Life safety inspections
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3 | — | — |
The most recent inspections on April 2, 2025 identified deficiencies related to fire safety, including failure to maintain fire dampers and conduct required fire drills, as well as issues with medication administration, food safety, and advance care planning. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving resident care, documentation, infection control, and regulatory compliance, with several substantiated complaints including immediate jeopardy findings related to supervision and abuse prevention in 2024. Complaint investigations often found issues with care planning, medication management, and staff screening, though many complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions included immediate jeopardy declarations that were abated, but no fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges with compliance in clinical care and safety areas, with some corrective actions accepted and partial improvements noted over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWest Virginia average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
West Virginia average 43.1
West Virginia average 9.25
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; 18 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 38 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
West Virginia average: 0.8
West Virginia average: 0.5
Worthington Healthcare Center is located in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
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3.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Parkersburg's city center to Worthington Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.68 miles to nearest hospital (Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Parkersburg)
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
4,572 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 4 | 52 | 16,488 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 12 | 28 | 6,574 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 3 | 14 | 3,206 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,945 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,691 | 70 | 77% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 897 | 67 | 74% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 710 | 69 | 76% | 5.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 562 | 60 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 520 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 482 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 57 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 57 | 63% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 414 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 406 | 65 | 71% | 6.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 3 | 4 | 404 | 69 | 76% | 5.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 403 | 16 | 18% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 304 | 32 | 35% | 6.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 95 | 31 | 34% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 24 | 26% | 2 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2% | 4 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Worthington Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Worthington Healthcare Center is in the North Parkersburg neighborhood of Parkersburg.
Worthington Healthcare Center has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to WV state health department records, Worthington Healthcare Center's license number is 56.
According to WV state health department records, Worthington Healthcare Center's license expires on September 30, 2025.
Worthington Healthcare Center's occupancy is 100%.
Randy Wright is the administrator of Worthington Healthcare Center.
Worthington Healthcare Center has 105 beds.
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