RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY
6500 MACCORKLE AVENUE SW, Saint Albans, WV 25177
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY Compares
RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saint Albans, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the West Virginia average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 90 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.0% — better than the West Virginia average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (64% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (53% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.8% — 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 RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY with other nursing homes in Saint Albans.
How is RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY 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 RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.1% here versus 4.4% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 90 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY?
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 RIVERSIDE VALLEY OF JOURNEY?
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 Saint Albans
Saint Albans sits in Kanawha County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 37,159 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $47,122
- Median home value
- $115,300
Demographics for Kanawha County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saint Albans.
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