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Riverside Valley of Journey

6500 Maccorkle Avenue Sw, Saint Albans, WV 25177 · Kanawha County

Riverside Valley - Journey’s care community in St. Albans, WV - your long-term senior care, short-term rehab, or healthcare career home.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (85 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Albans

Riverside Valley of Journey is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Albans, WV, with 90 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day. It operates as part of the Journey Healthcare network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.68 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.45 hrs/resident/day)
•12 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Saint Albans, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 90
Avg. residents/day: 85
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Journey Healthcare
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 515035

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,740–$14,030/mo (median $12,560)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Charleston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.45; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.68; National avg ≈ 0.75

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 12
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-07-08
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (40 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-07-08Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-07-08Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-07-08Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2025-07-08Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-07-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-07-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Private rooms available

Location

6500 Maccorkle Avenue Sw, Saint Albans, WV

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.9

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Common questions about Riverside Valley of Journey

How much does Riverside Valley of Journey cost?

Riverside Valley of Journey does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Albans, WV area typically runs $11,740–$14,030 per month (median $12,560, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Riverside Valley of Journey's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Riverside Valley of Journey 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Riverside Valley of Journey?

Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Riverside Valley of Journey?

Riverside Valley of Journey has 40 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Riverside Valley of Journey have availability?

Typically 95% full (85 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Riverside Valley of Journey offer?

Riverside Valley of Journey in Saint Albans, WV offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 90 beds.

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