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Peterson Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
20 Homestead Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
20 Homestead Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
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The deeper story, beautifully organized. Available records, historical context, and questions worth asking.
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The Essentials
Across 6 inspections from June 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 54 findings at Peterson Rehabilitation and Healthcare; 40 have a recorded correction and 14 await one; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
8 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
7 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
14 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $14,518 imposed February 13, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 13, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
6 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
18 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $127,823 imposed May 28, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 7, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F609 in May 2024 and October 2025. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
F558 was cited in February 2025. This citation covers whether the home reasonably accommodates each resident’s needs and preferences. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F577 was cited in February 2025. The agency describes it this way: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F585 was cited in June 2023, February 2025 and October 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to voice grievances without reprisal, and the home’s process for resolving them. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F644 was cited in February 2025. This citation covers whether assessments are coordinated with the state’s pre-admission screening for mental illness and intellectual disability (PASARR), and referrals made. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F645 was cited in February 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers the required screening for mental illness or intellectual disability before admission (PASARR). The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F656 was cited in June 2023, May 2024, February 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. The most serious was level G (actual harm). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F657 was cited in June 2023, May 2024, February 2025, October 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F684 was cited in June 2023, February 2025 and October 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F689 was cited in May 2024, February 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F761 was cited in June 2023 and February 2025. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F804 was cited in June 2023, February 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether food and drink are palatable, attractive and served at a safe temperature. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F812 was cited in June 2023, February 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F842 was cited in June 2023, February 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F880 was cited in February 2025, October 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has date of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How do you adjust rooms, schedules and routines to a resident’s needs and preferences?
Needs and Preferences: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F577 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F577: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
How do we file a grievance, who answers it, and how quickly?
Grievances: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
How do you arrange services for residents with a mental illness or an intellectual disability?
Coordinating Mental Health Screening: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
Was the required pre-admission screening done for every resident, and how is it tracked?
Pre-Admission Screening: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?
Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level D. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
May we try a meal, and how do you check food temperature by the time it reaches residents?
Food Quality and Temperature: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E. The February 13, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $14,518 civil money penalty was imposed February 13, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the West Virginia state survey agency.
West Virginia state survey agency
Inspection Jun 7, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
West Virginia state survey agency
Inspection Oct 17, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
West Virginia state survey agency
Inspection May 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
West Virginia state survey agency
Inspection Feb 13, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
West Virginia state survey agency
Inspection Oct 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
West Virginia state survey agency
Inspection Jul 1, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 515002
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowJune 7, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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