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Brightwood Center

840 LEE ROAD, FOLLANSBEE, WV, 26037

(304) 527-1100

www.genesishcc.com/BrightwoodWV

115 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

840 Lee Road

Follansbee, WV 26037

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

115

CMS facility ID

515128

Care type

Nursing home

County

Brooke

Facility name

Brightwood Center

Street address

840 LEE ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Follansbee, WV 26037

Phone

(304) 527-1100

Website

www.genesishcc.com/BrightwoodWV

About this facility — Brightwood Center

Brightwood Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Follansbee, West Virginia. It is licensed for 115 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in West Virginia (80 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Follansbee and 123 skilled nursing facilities across West Virginia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Brightwood Center 61 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 10 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $65,274 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Genesis Healthcare

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Genesis Wv Holdings Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2011

Berg, Michael

Officer — since 2012

Bridgeford, Laura

Officer — since 2024

Fc-gen Operations Investment Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Gen Operations I Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Gen Operations Ii Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Genesis Healthcare Inc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Genesis Healthcare Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Genesis Holdings Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Genesis Operations Llc

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2015

Ghc Holdings Llc

Indirect owner — since 2015

Krieger, Cory

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Mendelson, Avi

Officer — since 2024

Purewal, Guneet

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Sun Healthcare Group Inc

Indirect owner — since 2018

Whitman, Arnold

Indirect owner — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1994-04-19

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

23 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$65,274 total

Last standard inspection

2025-05-27

Nurse staffing

3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$560 per day (≈ $17,020/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

88% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 7% private/other

Occupancy

97% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

3% above the WV median of $545/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

115

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 10 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered23 citations

F-0550

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0553

D · No harm found

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2025-08-14

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-08-14

F-0584

F · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0600

L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0607

J · Immediate jeopardy

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-08-14

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0732

F · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0745

D · No harm found

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0806

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0809

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0810

D · No harm foundFood safety

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2025-08-14

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-08-14

F-0835

L · Immediate jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-27

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-14

F-0908

E · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-06-27

2024-04-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered19 citations

F-0550

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0684

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0725

F · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0800

E · No harm foundFood safety

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0803

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0809

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-30

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (19 citations)

2023-09-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-31

2022-08-24Health inspection7 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-09-17

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2022-09-17

F-0583

E · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-09-17

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-09-17

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-09-17

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2022-09-17

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-09-17

2025-05-27Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0345

C · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-07-02

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-07-02

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-07-02

K-0926

C · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-07-02

2024-04-26Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0321

F · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-05-22

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-22

K-0355

C · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-05-22

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-05-22

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-05-22

2022-08-24Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-09-05

K-0918

C · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-09-05

Federal penalties

2025-05-27Fine$65,274

2025-05-27Medicare payment denial — 47 days

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 515128.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.298 ratings on Google

★★★★★Lisa · 2026-07-27 · via Google
“The Admissions Department and Business Office Department here are FANTASTIC!! They helped me and my family navigate a very stressful and uncertain time in our lives. Their guidance and knowledge were beyond invaluable and extremely appreciated!! They have continued to be a blessing from before admission to now. I can not say enough about these wonderful people!!”

★★Leslie Goff · 2026-06-14 · via Google
“The staff doesn't seem to follow any type of protocol pertaining to many issues. They're inconsistent. Some are on power trips, but very few give an actual care about how these patients are treated. Nurses often noisily come into your room, checking blood sugar @ 3a.m., turn on lights, laugh and chat. No one follows up on hygiene! Patients aren't assisted with baths, clean clothing or regular woun…”

★★★★★Nancy Green · 2026-02-03 · via Google
“I want to give a huge shout-out to the staff at Brightwood Center for the exceptional care they provided to my Uncle. From the admission process through discharge, the team went above and beyond. Their compassion, professionalism, and dedication to their patients and the community truly stand out. We are so grateful for the amazing care and support they provided every step of the way. Thanks to al…”

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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