Nursing homeFAID #12916
Morgantown Heights of Journey
1379 VAN VOORHIS RD, MORGANTOWN, WV, 26505
(304) 599-9480
100 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
100
CMS facility ID
515049
Care type
Nursing home
County
Monongalia
Facility name
Morgantown Heights of Journey
Street address
1379 VAN VOORHIS RD
City / state / ZIP
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone
(304) 599-9480
About this facility — Morgantown Heights of Journey
Morgantown Heights of Journey is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is licensed for 100 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in West Virginia (80 beds).
It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Morgantown 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 Morgantown Heights of Journey 88 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $148,460 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
Journey Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Journey Cz of Wv Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2024
Journey Cz Wv Healthcare Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — 100% stake — since 2024
3 Bees Holdings Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Ajoj Holdings Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Bees Family Irrevocable Trust
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Blue Ocean Trust
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Jones, Sheila
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Journey Cz Management Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Mcguinness, Bernard
Officer · Operational control — since 2024
Paine, Ward
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Shasam Family Trust
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Shasam Holdings Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
2 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1974-08-12
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
14 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$148,460 total
Last standard inspection
2025-09-10
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$440 per day (≈ $13,380/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
61% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 29% private/other
Occupancy
73% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
19% below the WV median of $545/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
100
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 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-09-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered14 citations
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 2025-10-08
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0656
E · 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 2025-10-08
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 2025-10-08
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0745
D · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2025-10-08
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 2025-10-08
2025-07-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-09-02
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-09-02
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 2025-09-02
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-02
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-02
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (69 citations)
2024-05-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-14
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-14
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 2024-06-14
2024-03-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered31 citations
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 2024-04-18
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0610
L · Immediate jeopardy
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0656
E · 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 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0680
F · No harm found
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0697
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0698
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0726
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
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 2024-04-18
F-0847
F · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0919
E · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-04-18
2022-07-21Health inspection30 citations
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2022-08-17
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 2022-08-17
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0578
E · 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 2022-08-17
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0584
D · 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 2022-08-17
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 2022-08-17
F-0607
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0609
E · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0622
E · No harm found
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0623
E · 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 2022-08-17
F-0625
D · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0656
E · 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 2022-08-17
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 2022-08-17
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-08-17
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 2022-08-17
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0726
E · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-08-17
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 2022-08-17
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 2022-08-17
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 2022-08-17
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-08-17
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 2022-08-17
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 2022-08-17
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2022-08-17
F-0919
E · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2022-08-17
2025-09-10Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-11-19
2024-03-11Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0331
E · No harm found
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-28
2022-07-21Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0351
C · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-08-10
Federal penalties
2024-03-11Fine$148,460
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 515049.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.9★★★★★78 ratings on Google
★★★★★Kelly Blake · 2026-01-14 · via Google“This facility truly sets the standard for compassionate, high-quality care. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that the staff genuinely care about the residents and treat them with dignity and respect. The nursing team is attentive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a comfortable and safe environment. Management is equally impressive, visible, responsive, and c…”
★★★★★Lisa Thomas · 2026-06-09 · via Google“My family and I have been very pleased with the care provided. The staff's compassionate, attentive and truly treats residents with dignity and respect. The nurses and aides are always willing to help and take the time to get to know each resident personally. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and creates a warm, welcoming environment. Knowing our mom is safe, comfortable, and cared for b…”
★★★★★Angela Morgan · 2026-05-16 · via Google“Losing my mother has been incredibly difficult, and I miss her every single day. But I will always be grateful for the compassion, kindness, and support shown by the staff and management at Morgantown Heights. They made our family feel comfortable and at ease throughout every step of the journey. My mom truly loved being there, and that meant the world to us. From the admissions process to our fin…”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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