2600 Unity Pl, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Parkersburg Center
Parkersburg, West VirginiaMedicare inspection record
About Parkersburg Center
Parkersburg Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care designed to help patients regain strength and independence. Our compassionate team in Parkersburg, West Virginia focuses on personalized recovery plans, with medical expertise and support services that guide each resident toward their best possible outcome.
Community at a glance
Capacity
66 residents
Location
Parkersburg, WV
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1716 GIHON ROAD, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 10, 2025, state inspectors cited 28 health deficiencies (the West Virginia average is 11.7).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 3 minutes with each resident a day, below the West Virginia average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Medicare fined Parkersburg Center once in the last three years, $16,562 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 3 minutesBelow the West Virginia average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 34 minutesBelow the West Virginia average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 56%Above the West Virginia average |
2 administrators have left the home in the past year.
Inspections
52 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
December 10, 2025 · Standard inspection · 28 citations
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 10, 2026Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Feb 10, 2026Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 10, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 10, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 10, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 10, 2026Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 10, 2026Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 10, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 10, 2026Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 10, 2026Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 10, 2026Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 10, 2026Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 10, 2026Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 10, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 10, 2026Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 10, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 10, 2026Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 10, 2026Post nurse staffing information every day.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 10, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 10, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 10, 2026Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 10, 2026Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 10, 2026Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 10, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 10, 2026Have policies on smoking.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Feb 10, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 10, 2026Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 10, 2026
January 23, 2024 · Standard inspection · 24 citations
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 5, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 5, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 5, 2024Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 5, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 5, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 5, 2024Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 5, 2024Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 5, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 5, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 5, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 5, 2024Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 5, 2024Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 5, 2024Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 5, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 5, 2024Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 5, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 5, 2024Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 5, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 5, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 5, 2024Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 5, 2024Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 5, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 5, 2024Post nurse staffing information every day.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $16,562 in the last three years.
- December 10, 2025Fine: $16,562
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Sunbridge Care Enterprises LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 66
- Average residents per day
- 64
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- August 25, 1989
- Part of a chain
- Genesis Healthcare, 184 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 515102
Location
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1716 GIHON ROADParkersburg, WV 26101
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Questions about Parkersburg Center
How did Parkersburg Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on December 10, 2025 and cited 28 health deficiencies, 9 of them from complaint investigations. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Parkersburg Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 3 minutes with each resident per day, including 34 minutes from registered nurses. 56% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Parkersburg Center been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Parkersburg Center once in the last three years, totaling $16,562.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.