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Cedar Ridge Center

302 CEDAR RIDGE ROAD, SISSONVILLE, WV, 25320
(304) 984-0046
119 licensed beds

Federal inspectors issued 78 citations across 17 inspections in the last three years, with $135,356 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity
119
CMS facility ID
515087
Care type
Nursing home
County
Kanawha
Facility name
Cedar Ridge Center
Street address
302 CEDAR RIDGE ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Sissonville, WV 25320
Phone
(304) 984-0046

Cedar Ridge Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Sissonville, West Virginia. It is licensed for 119 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in West Virginia (89 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Sissonville 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.

It is listed as part of Genesis Healthcare, a group of 183 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Cedar Ridge Center 78 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 12 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $135,356 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 November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

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
Starcher, Christiana
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Sun Healthcare Group Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Whitman, Arnold
Indirect owner — since 2015

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
1989-04-14
Health deficiencies
23 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$135,356 total
Last standard inspection
2026-06-24
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$499 per day (≈ $15,170/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
87% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 7% private/other
Occupancy
94% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
8% below the WV median of $545/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
119
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 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 12 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2026-07-30
F-0657
E · 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 2026-07-30
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-07-30
F-0687
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2026-07-30
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-07-30
F-0800
D · 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 2026-07-30
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-07-30
F-0806
E · 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 2026-07-30
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 2026-07-30
F-0814
E · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-07-30
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-07-30
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-07-30
2026-03-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0600
J · 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 2026-03-13
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0675
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0679
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-09
12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (60 citations)
2026-02-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2026-03-13
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 2026-03-13
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 2026-03-13
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-03-13
F-0697
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-03-13
F-0732
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-03-13
F-0800
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2026-03-13
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-03-13
F-0808
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2026-03-13
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 2026-03-13
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-13
2025-11-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-04
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-11-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2025-12-04
2025-10-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0602
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-09-30
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-31
2025-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-05-01
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-29
2025-04-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered22 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 2025-05-29
F-0576
E · No harm found
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-05-29
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 2025-05-29
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 2025-05-29
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0695
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0697
G · Actual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0698
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0742
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F-0803
E · 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 2025-05-29
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 2025-06-12
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 2025-05-29
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-29
2024-08-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0687
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2024-09-17
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 2024-09-17
F-0700
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-09-17
F-0803
J · Immediate jeopardyFood safetyFrom a complaint
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 2024-08-22
2024-07-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-08
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-08
F-0760
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-07-11
F-0880
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-08
2023-12-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0680
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2024-01-11
2026-06-24Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-07-14
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-07-14
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-07-14
K-0923
C · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-07-14
2026-02-24Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0222
F · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-03-09
K-0353
C · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-03-09
K-0511
C · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-03-09
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-03-09
2025-04-16Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-13
K-0351
C · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-05-13
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-05-13

Federal penalties

2026-03-18Fine$10,358
2026-03-18Fine$16,575
2025-04-16Fine$54,438
2024-08-29Fine$16,801
2024-07-11Fine$37,184
Total fines$135,356
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 515087.
How it compares in West Virginia.
Inspection citations, 3 years
78
More than 87% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 47
Federal fines, 3 years
$135,356
More than 94% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $8,278
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.4
Higher than 34% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.5
Nursing staff turnover, annual
65%
Higher than 93% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 42%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the West Virginia average on 4 and worse on 9. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased16.4%13.8%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight5.5%6.1%5.1%Near state average
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.3%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection2.1%1.5%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms8.4%8.2%13.5%Near state average
Were physically restrained1.0%0.1%0.1%Worse than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury6.4%4.3%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine88.7%96.5%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened11.5%13.9%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication16.3%26.9%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.2%97.3%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers8.9%3.9%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence23.7%21.4%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication13.5%12.9%15.4%Near state average
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.931.581.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.711.691.69Near state average
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine71.6%79.0%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.2%1.0%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine72.1%78.8%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission33.6%22.0%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit7.9%10.6%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0684 6 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0689 5 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0842 4 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  • F-0657 3 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0600 3 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

What its owners also hold

  • Genesis Healthcare Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Gen Operations Ii Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Gen Operations I Llc has an ownership stake on file at 164 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Genesis Healthcare Inc has an ownership stake on file at 161 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in West Virginia

  • Licensing: Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification (OHFLAC)
  • File a complaint: 304-558-0050 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-834-0598. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-352-6513. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Charleston Area Medical Center, about 11 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Thomas Memorial Hospital, about 12 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
  • Roane General Hospital, about 26 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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What people say on Google.
3.882 ratings on Google
★Chad Chadwickson · 2026-07-04 · via Google

“I had a relative that stayed here for about a year. I wish I could tell you wonderful things about CRC. I'll start off by saying their activities department kept my uncle from being totally depressed about being there. Most of the nurses there are pretty good. They're forced to work 16 hour shifts a lot, so there are some who are burned out. There are four or 5 CNA's that a great too. But the admi…”

★Taylor B · 2026-06-25 · via Google

“I would give no stars if I could, my grandma was only suppose to be there for a short stay physical therapy mind you she was completely independent prior to getting sick (DKA/FLU) she was in the hospital for nearly 2 months, and was cleared to be release for PT and go home after.. the PT at this place was things I could’ve done with her at home. The Pt staff is great all the staff I interacted wit…”

★J Scott (James Mustaine) · 2026-03-11 · via Google

“This is one of the most ridiculous places that I've had the displeasure of experiencing. I literally slept on a 3 inch mattress that laid on top of steel beams. It's very cliquey here, with the patients AND the staff. I don't think the hot water ever got hot a day that I was there. They don't have bottled water. You're more likely to see a UFO than your doctor coming to your room to check on you. …”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
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Photos, reviews & hours
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