Brightwood Center received 1-star CMS rating in first quarter of 2026

In the initial quarter of 2026, Brightwood Center was owned by Genesis WV Holdings, LLC, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The facility in Brooke County has operated under Genesis WV Holdings, LLC since April 1, 2011.

Brightwood Center operates as a for-profit nursing home.

Within this time frame, the nursing home received an overall rating of one star from CMS, falling short of the 2.9 state-wide average for nursing homes in West Virginia. These ratings assess facilities based on inspections, available staff, and resident care standards.

Data show Brightwood Center had an average daily census of 107.4 residents in the first quarter of 2026, with 115 licensed beds. The center does not have a hospital affiliation.

During the first quarter of 2026, Brightwood Center incurred $65,274 in a single fine and two penalties.

Brooke County had two for-profit nursing homes during this period.

U.S. Census Bureau estimates show a continued rise in the older adult population paired with decreases among younger Americans. From 2020 to 2024, the number of residents age 65 and up grew by 13%, while the population under age 18 dropped by 1.7%. Older Americans have increased significantly, from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million in 2024.

Research from 2021 estimates nearly half of adults 65 and over—around 28 million—may need long-term support services, with more than a third likely requiring nursing home care eventually.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Details in this article were sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Source data can be found here.