Summers Healthcare Center, Hinton, West Virginia
- 56
- Citations from health inspectionsWest Virginia average: 42 a home
- 4
- Residents harmed or put in dangerWest Virginia average: 1.3 a home
- $179,295
- Fines from the federal governmentWest Virginia average: $29,505 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsWest Virginia average: 3.0
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Three inspection visits produced 56 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in two findings. Residents were found hurt in two cases. Federal fines came to $179,295 (two fines).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.07 hours each dayThe West Virginia average is 3.67 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.40 hours each dayThe West Virginia average is 0.73 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 43.5%against the West Virginia average of 44.1%
- Beds that are certified
- 120
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Communicare Health, with 110 homes
- Street address
- 198 John Cook Nursing Home Road, Hinton, West Virginia 25951
- County
- Summers
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
27 citations dated Aug. 20, 2025
- F947 Nurse Aide Skills, Dementia, and Abuse Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F809 Meals and Snacks at Preferred Times: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F807 Drinks to Keep Residents Hydrated: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F805 Food Prepared to Meet Individual Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F770 Timely Quality Laboratory Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F697 Pain Management: residents were harmed, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F691 Proper Care for Surgical Bowel or Bladder Openings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: residents were harmed, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F644 Coordinate Assessments With Mental Health Screening Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F552 Keep Residents Informed About Health and Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
22 citations dated Oct. 26, 2023
- F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: immediate danger to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F810 Special Eating Utensils and Mealtime Help: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F726 Nurses and Aides Have Needed Skills: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F691 Proper Care for Surgical Bowel or Bladder Openings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F679 Activities That Meet Every Resident's Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F675 Honor Resident Preferences, Values, and Beliefs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F640 Send Assessment Data to State on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F582 Notice of Medicare and Medicaid Coverage and Costs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Seven citations dated April 13, 2022
- F849 Arrange Hospice Care When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F577 Access to Inspection Results and Advocates: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 20, 2025 | Fine | $144,018 |
| Oct. 26, 2023 | Fine | $35,277 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by John Cook Mgt Co., LLC (operational or managerial control).
- The direct 100% owner is Zenith Holdings Op Co., LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust.
- Owns a share through another company: Rrw, LLC.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 515170. Other homes in West Virginia.