Ansted Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0627
F 0627 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for
a safe transfer/discharge. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review, hospital staff and facility staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident #63 was permitted to return to the facility following a hospitalization for behavioral evaluation. The facility's refusal to readmit the resident was based on behaviors that occurred prior to the hospitalization. Resident Identifier: #63. Facility Census: 60.a) Resident #63 Record review revealed Resident #63 was transferred to the local emergency room on [DATE REDACTED] due to aggressive behavior. Progress notes from [DATE REDACTED] documented the resident exhibited increased agitation and verbal aggression and was sent to the local emergency room for further evaluation per physician order.Interview with Hospital Care Manager (HCM) (#75) on [DATE REDACTED] revealed the facility refused to take the resident back. HCM #75 was told the resident could not return to the building or to any facility owned/operated by the same company. HCM #75 further stated the facility did not inform the hospital at the time of transfer that the resident would not be accepted back.There was no documentation to show that the facility:Completed a discharge notice Involved the resident and representative in the discharge planning process;Documented that the resident's needs could not be met in
the facility; orMade efforts to determine reasonable accommodations or interventions to support the resident's return.Review of available bed census confirmed that the facility had an available bed on and
after the date the resident's hospital bed-hold expired.During an interview with the Administrator on [DATE REDACTED]
he confirmed the clinical administrative team for the corporation declined to readmit Resident #63 due to behavioral issues exhibited and acknowledged that no discharge notice was issued.
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
Event ID:
Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
10/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Ansted Center
96 Tyree Street Ansted, WV 25812
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0628
F 0628 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide required written notice to the resident, resident representative, and the long-term care ombudsman prior to discharging Resident #63 and refusing readmission following hospitalization. The facility's failure to issue appropriate notice deprived the resident and representative of their right to appeal and participate in discharge planning. Resident Identifier: #63 Facility Census: 60Findings included:a) Resident #63Record review showed Resident #63 was transferred to the on 09/04/25 and remained hospitalized beyond the bed-hold period. Despite hospital documentation showing the resident was ready for return, the facility declined readmission.Interview with the Hospital Care Manager confirmed the resident and representative were not notified in writing of the facility's decision to refuse the resident's return. There was no evidence that:A written discharge notice was provided to the resident and representative;The notice contained the reason for discharge, effective date, and appeal rights;The state long-term care ombudsman received a copy of the notice; orDischarge planning was coordinated with the hospital and community services.During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged that a written notice of discharge was not issued prior to refusing
the resident's readmission.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
ANSTED CENTER in ANSTED, WV inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ANSTED, WV, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from ANSTED CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.