POCAHONTAS CENTER
5 EVERETT TIBBS ROAD, Marlinton, WV 24954
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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
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How POCAHONTAS CENTER Compares
POCAHONTAS CENTER is a 68-bed for-profit nursing facility in Marlinton, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.2%) is below the West Virginia average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 68 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.8% — better than the West Virginia average of 14.0% (44% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (72% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask POCAHONTAS CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing POCAHONTAS CENTER with other nursing homes in Marlinton.
How is POCAHONTAS CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help POCAHONTAS CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.8% here versus 14.0% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help POCAHONTAS CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.2% here versus 4.4% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at POCAHONTAS 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 POCAHONTAS 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 Marlinton
Marlinton sits in Pocahontas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 2,149 (25.6%)
- Median age
- 49.5 years
- Median household income
- $37,642
- Median home value
- $119,600
Demographics for Pocahontas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Marlinton.
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