New Martinsville Health & Rehab
NEW MARTINSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB in NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV — inspection on August 27, 2025.
Found 6 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
reported that she had never received a telephone call from the nursing home regarding her loved one’s death.
The legal representative reported she had caller ID and voicemail and that she never showed a missed call from the facility nor did she have a voicemail message from the facility.
She reported she had been home all evening and all night.
The legal representative reported she received a call from the funeral home at approximately 9:30 AM stating they had her loved one’s body and wanting to discuss funeral arrangements.
This was reportedly the first time she learned that her loved one had passed away at the nursing home.
The legal representative reported she was devastated to get the news in that manner.
She went on to report that she waited the entire day to receive a call from the facility but never did.
In an interview on [DATE] AM at 11:40 AM, the Administrator acknowledged Resident #97’s legal representative had been actively involved in the resident’s care both via telephone calls and visits to the facility.
Additionally, The Administrator acknowledged the nursing staff was unable to produce evidence that they had successfully notified Resident #97’s legal representative of his death.
The Administrator stated it was a terrible oversight and had been addressed with the staff involved. b) Resident #76 On [DATE] at approximately 3:30 PM, a record review was completed for Resident #76.
The review found the resident had seen MindCare Psychiatric Evaluation via video on [DATE].
The progress note dated [DATE] at 8:50 AM, stated, Vistaril 25mg (milligram) by mouth every eight (8) hours as needed for 14 days for anxiety.
However, upon further review, the resident's Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) was not notified.
There was no change in condition completed. An interview was held with the resident's representative on [DATE] at approximately 4:15 PM.
The MPOA was asked, do you feel the (Name of Resident) is anxious or having problems with anxiety? The MPOA replied, no, I don't.
On [DATE] at approximately 4:30 PM, the Administrator was interviewed regarding the change of condition for the resident and the adding of a new medication.
The Administrator stated, there should be a change in condition and a note stating the MPOA was notified.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
New Martinsville Health & Rehab
225 Russell Avenue New Martinsville, WV 26155
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Based on resident interview, staff interview and observation the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment for residents.
This is true for residents #58, #79, #87, and #40.
Facility Census 93.Findings Included:a) Resident #58 Interview with Resident # 58 on 08/20/2025 at 2:38 PM who reported a black area on the tile on and around the base of the wall behind resident’s toilet.
Observed area around resident's toilet at 2:41 PM and Nurse Aide (NA) #35 acknowledged the area and agreed to notify housekeeping/maintenance. b) Resident #79 On 08/20/2025 at 10:47 AM during an interview with Resident #79, he stated pieces of dry wall had been removed from the bathroom wall around the pipes to the toilet for approximately one month.
The toilet is now working but he did not have access to his toilet for two weeks, he had to use the toilet at the nurse’s station. c) Resident #87 Observed on 08/20/2025 10:53 AM a large hole in ceiling exposing unfinished wood underneath. d) Resident #40 On 08/20/25 at 1:20 PM observed Resident's toilet lid sitting on the floor beside the toilet.
On 08/20/25 at 1:24 PM interview with Nurse Aide #72 who reported as far as she knew, the toilet was broken.
On 08/20/25 at approximately 1:30 PM during an interview with Regional Director of facilities for Maintenance #116, he acknowledged the hole in ceiling to Resident #87 room, Resident #79 dry wall in bathroom, the toilet lid and dirty bathroom to Resident #40 room and acknowledged the black substance on tile and rubber base board of the wall in bathroom of Resident #58 bathroom. He began working to correct these issues immediately.
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Federal health inspectors cited NEW MARTINSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB in NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0644 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-27.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NEW MARTINSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.
Federal health inspectors cited NEW MARTINSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB in NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-27.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NEW MARTINSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.
Federal health inspectors cited NEW MARTINSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB in NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-27.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NEW MARTINSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.
Federal health inspectors cited NEW MARTINSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB in NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-27.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of NEW MARTINSVILLE HEALTH & REHAB.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.