Quick answers
- Where is Dunbar Center?
- 501 Caldwell Lane, Dunbar, WV 25064, in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- What is the phone number of Dunbar Center?
- (304) 744-4761, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Dunbar Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Dunbar Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $86,739.
- What did inspectors find at Dunbar Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 21, 2024 to August 26, 2026), Medicare lists 93 health citations; the most serious was level J. 5 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 21, 2024 to August 26, 2026), Dunbar Center had 93 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 5 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $86,739 in total (3 fines, the latest on July 2, 2026). Nurse staffing is 3.11 hours per resident per day; the West Virginia average is 3.71 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: July 2, 2026 — 34 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 29, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 2, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 2, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 2, 2026 (standard health inspection); August 26, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0684 Level J
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 32 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0882 Level F
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level E
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0582 Level D
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0582 Level D
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: April 3, 2025 — 41 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 3, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 3, 2025 (standard health inspection); May 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 28, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0692 Level G
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 38 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0600 Level E
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0726 Level E
“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.”
F0730 Level E
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0583 Level E
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0693 Level E
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0623 Level E
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0625 Level D
“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.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0810 Level D
“Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.”
F0814 Level D
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level D
“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.”
F0947 Level D
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
Earlier cycle: March 21, 2024 — 18 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 21, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 21, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0565 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0803 Level E
“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.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0730 Level D
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
3 more citations of lower seriousness are not listed here. See all of them on Medicare Care Compare.
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (7)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
E0004 Level D
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0321 Level C
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $86,739 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Fine | $27,840 |
| July 28, 2025 | Fine | $42,980 |
| May 7, 2025 | Fine | $15,919 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.56 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.86 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.69 | 2.07 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.11 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.63 | 3.17 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 42.4% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 68.4% | 42.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 183 nursing homes: Genesis Healthcare.
Legal business name: Sunbridge Dunbar Health Care LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (10)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbridge Care Enterprises LLC | Direct owner | 100% | February 2, 2015 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | Indirect owner | — | December 1, 2012 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | Indirect owner | — | December 1, 2012 |
| Gen Operations II LLC | Indirect owner | — | December 1, 2012 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | Indirect owner | — | December 1, 2012 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Regency Health Services, LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Whitman, Arnold | Indirect owner | — | December 1, 2012 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 115.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Genesis Healthcare |
| Legal business name | Sunbridge Dunbar Health Care LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1980-02-13 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 501 Caldwell Lane, Dunbar, WV 25064 |
| County | Kanawha County |
| State | West Virginia |
| Phone | (304) 744‑4761 |
| CMS Certification Number | 515066 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Valley Center2.4 mi · South Charleston, WV · 1 of 5 stars
- Riverside Valley of Journey2.9 mi · Saint Albans, WV · 3 of 5 stars
- The Arthur B Hodges Center4.3 mi · Charleston, WV · 5 of 5 stars
- Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit4.6 mi · Charleston, WV · 5 of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Oak Ridge LLC5.8 mi · Charleston, WV · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Thomas Memorial Hospital1.1 mi · South Charleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital
- Charleston Area Medical Center5.1 mi · Charleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital
- Boone Memorial Hospital23 mi · Madison, WV · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13