BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER
859 DAYS DRIVE, Sutton, WV 26601
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 65-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sutton, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.4%) is below the West Virginia average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 65 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.8% — better than the West Virginia average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the West Virginia average of 4.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (46% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.6% — worse than the West Virginia average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Sutton.
How is BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 4.4% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 65 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BRAXTON HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Sutton
Sutton sits in Braxton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than West Virginia as a whole (19.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,220 (22.9%)
- Median age
- 46.4 years
- Median household income
- $43,819
- Median home value
- $93,700
Demographics for Braxton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sutton.
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