ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
AMALIA DRIVE #1, Buckhannon, WV 26201
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 ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL Compares
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL is a 16-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Buckhannon, 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 quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.6%) is above the West Virginia average of 14.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 16 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 100% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Buckhannon, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.6% — worse than the West Virginia average of 14.0% (119% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (25% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (100% 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 ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL with other nursing homes in Buckhannon.
How is ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL addressing its quality measures 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 is ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.6% here versus 14.0% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.3% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 100% occupancy across 16 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How do residents and families raise concerns at ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL's rating advantage in Buckhannon?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Buckhannon
Buckhannon sits in Upshur 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,003 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $40,802
- Median home value
- $118,400
Demographics for Upshur County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Buckhannon.
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