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A+
Excellent

ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL

AMALIA DRIVE #1 · BUCKHANNON, WV 26201

3044732000 · Non profit - Corporation

16 beds15.9 residents32 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A+
Excellent
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
A+
Excellent
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL receives an overall staffing grade of A+ (Excellent). With 5.9754 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 2.08 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing drops significantly — dropping 29.1% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (0% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (3)

⚠️Had 2 days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
⚠️Weekend staffing drops 29.1% — significantly higher than average. Residents receive substantially less care on Saturdays and Sundays.
📊Staffing levels are highly variable day to day (consistency score: 1.0046). This means the care experience can be very different depending on the day.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅Low agency staff usage (0%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
5.9754hrs/resident/day▲ 2.08
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.2047hrs/resident/day▲ 0.52
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
29.1%
6.5108 weekday → 4.6163 weekend
⚠ Significant weekend reduction
Agency Staff
0%
0% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
2days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
3.116hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
1.6548hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
1.0046std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Upshur County Average+1.31 HPRD
4.67
05.98 HPRD
vs. West Virginia State Average+2.28 HPRD
3.70
05.98 HPRD
vs. National Average+2.08 HPRD
3.90
05.98 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL ★
BUCKHANNON · This facility
—
A+
5.97541.2047★★★★★
HOLBROOK HEALTHCARE CENTER
BUCKHANNON
0.8 mi
F
3.35580.2161★☆☆☆☆
CRESTVIEW MANOR HEALTHCARE
JANE LEW
12.5 mi
C
3.55650.4884★★★★☆
MANSFIELD PLACE
PHILIPPI
15.2 mi
B
3.57180.7571★★★★☆
TYGART VALLEY HEALTH & REHABILITATION
BELINGTON
15.5 mi
D
3.3960.3028★★★☆☆
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT CRYSTAL SPRINGS
ELKINS
18.7 mi
D
3.44340.3057★☆☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
15
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Mar 20, 2025Health
7 deficiencies cited
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Apr 23, 2024Health
5 deficiencies cited
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Aug 17, 2022Health
3 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.