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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.

Wishing Well Assisted Living Community at Fairmont

Fairmont, WV 26554 View map

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

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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

State average 4.2


Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total health citations 48

State average 38.4

Citations per inspection
12

State average 8.93


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: 0.4


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

State average: 1

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.4

0 serious citations More info State average: 1

48 moderate citations More info State average: 36.3

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.8
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
NH

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.

Fairmont
120
No
-
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Brian Bazylak
46.2%
7
SweetBriar Assisted Living
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.

Dunbar
119
No
20
-
-
52.1%
25
Mountain Memories (Alr/Alz)
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.

Elkins
88
No
-
-
Christina Mullenax
84.1%
18
New Horizon Senior Living Center
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.

KINGWOOD
50
No
-
-
Rhonda Farrell
100.0%
20
Lavender Fields Assisted Living
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.

Beverly
16
No
38
Private Rooms
Judi Rose
68.8%
10

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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
24% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average ratio: 1.67:1

Avg staff/day 48
Average shift 8.7 hours
9% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 8 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 census
106 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (4.7%)
Medicaid
76 residents (71.7%)
Private pay or other
25 residents (23.6%)
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 Virginia average

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 Virginia average

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 Virginia average

Virginia average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 33.1%
52% worse than Virginia average

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 Virginia average

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 Virginia average

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 Virginia average

Virginia average: 4.9%

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

Virginia average: 2.0%

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

Virginia average: 6.6%

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

Virginia average: 6.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.8%
18% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 13.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.1%
In line with Virginia average

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 Virginia average

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 Virginia average

Virginia average: 78.6%

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

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 Virginia average

Virginia average: 79.4%

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

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

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

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

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.

Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month (200% FPL).

Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.

~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.

$2,000 (individual).

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, VA 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.

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

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

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

Not assessed.

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Virginia SCSEP

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

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

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.

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

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VA 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 veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.

~$50,000-$75,000/year (household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000).

Varies (e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000).

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.

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

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.