MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER
150 VENUS ROAD, Gary, WV 24836
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
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How MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gary, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.8%) is below the West Virginia average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — worse than the West Virginia average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (38% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Gary.
What keeps MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MCDOWELL 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 MCDOWELL 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 Gary
Gary sits in McDowell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with West Virginia as a whole (19.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,893 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 45.5 years
- Median household income
- $26,072
- Median home value
- $39,500
Demographics for McDowell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gary.
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