Belmont Healthcare Center
BELMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in BELMONT, WV — inspection on April 29, 2026.
Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During an investigation conducted by the Social Worker and Administrator, Resident #56 was interviewed regarding an incident involving Resident #32. Resident #56 stated that Resident #32 rubbed her private area and expressed her belief that the contact was intentional.
Additionally, Resident #56 was examined by her attending physician, to whom she also verbalized that Resident #32 had touched her private area.
When seen by the Psychologist she voiced no recollection of the event.
The facility failed to recognize Resident #56's expression of anxiety over Resident #32 placing his hand under the blanket and rubbing the resident in an unwelcome fashion.
The facility failed to recognize Resident #56 considers the facility to be her home, where there is an expectation that she would remain safe, had privacy, and would be treated with respect and dignity. Resident #56 trusted that the facility staff would address her concerns related to Resident #32 touching her / caressing her under the blanket, which was unwanted. Resident #56 remained vulnerable throughout the incident and the investigative process.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, with an assessment reference date of 04/21/26, reflected that the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14, indicating that Resident #56 was cognitively intact. A physician determination of capacity indicated that the resident has capacity.
The facility's Five-Day Follow-Up report, under the completion of investigation section, it read I am unable to substantiate sexual abuse due to an inconsistency in statements.
During interviews conducted on 04/29/26 at approximately 10:30 AM, the Administrator verified that Resident #32 touched Resident #56 on 02/04/26.
The facility's position is that the contact with the resident's private area was accidental, occurring while Resident #32 was rubbing her leg under the blanket.
The facility failed to adequately evaluate whether Resident #56 felt safe and/or take steps to alleviate the fear. Resident #32 theoretically continues to have access to Resident #56 and/or other vulnerable residents.
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Belmont Healthcare Center 506 Riverview Road Belmont, WV 26134
illness.
Residents identified: #47, #33, #42 and #9.
Facility census: 60 On 4/28/26 12:00 PM it was
available menu.
Before the surveyor brought it to the Director of Dining Services' (DDS) attention, the beef patties, hotdogs and brown gravy lacked recorded temperatures prior to the start of the lunch meal service.
The DDS acknowledged they had not been taking and recording these food items' temperatures and will educate the staff to start doing so as soon as possible.
The DDS stated, The always available menu item temperatures are not being recorded. I will start educating staff today, and we will start recording the temperatures of all food items.
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Belmont Healthcare Center 506 Riverview Road Belmont, WV 26134
The surveyor asked the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) if this was allowed and she stated, I am not sure, this is usually how they are sent out.On 04/27/26 at 12:30 PM the ADON removed the trash bins from both beverage carts.On 04/28/26 at 12:11 PM this surveyor found an employee's coat hanging on the bread rack again.
The DDS verified this, moved the coats to the proper area and told staff to please don't hang them there anymore.
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Belmont Healthcare Center 506 Riverview Road Belmont, WV 26134
proper sanitation practices for food preparation equipment.
This practice had the potential to affect
titled Environment, states:All trash will be contained in a covered, leak proof containers that prevent cross contamination.b) HCSG Policy #30, titled Dispose of Garbage and Refuse, states: The Dining Services Director will ensure that appropriate lids are provided for all containers.On 04/27/26 at 11:06 AM this surveyor completed an initial walkthrough of the kitchen with the Director of Dining Services (DDS).
There was no lid on the trash can beside the juice machine.
The DDS verified this deficient practice and placed a lid on the container.
There was also no lid on the trash can in the dish room.
The DDS verified this deficient practice and stated, We do not have a lid for this trash can, but I think maintenance has ordered one.
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Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.
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