River Oaks Healthcare Center: Safety Hazards Found - WV
The wiring was one of three hazards inspectors documented during a complaint inspection on October 16, 2025, at the 116-resident facility on Parkway Drive.
In the day room at the end of the hall on one of the residential courts, inspectors found Sani wipes, a purple-top chemical cleaner, left on top of the vending machines. An employee identified in the report as Employee 105 acknowledged they should not be there, then added that most residents use wheelchairs and probably couldn't reach them. Inspectors noted the caveat and kept walking.
The third finding was in the internet cafe and storage area. The room was open, accessible to every resident in the building, and also used to train staff. Inside: multiple hospital beds, lifts, pumps, chairs, and a broken picture frame with sharp edges sitting on the counter.
A registered nurse identified as RN 58 confirmed the room was available to all residents. There was no indication in the inspection report that anything in it had been secured or the broken frame removed before inspectors arrived.
CMS rated the violations at the minimal harm level, a classification that reflects the absence of documented injury, not the absence of risk. The exposed wiring had been there long enough that a staff member could note it casually, without urgency. The storage room had no barrier. The cleaners were within the building's common space.
Nobody had put a cover on the wall box.
Full Inspection Report
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RIVER OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER in CLARKSBURG, WV was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 16, 2025.
The wiring was one of three hazards inspectors documented during a complaint inspection on October 16, 2025, at the 116-resident facility on Parkway Drive.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.