Diane and Pat
Jun 2026
A good private nursing facility.
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Reviewers describe St. Barbara's as a small, close-knit nursing home where staff are friendly and attentive, and the modest resident population allows for more individualized attention. Ratings are consistently high, with several reviewers specifically praising the caring, family-like atmosphere.
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St. Barbara'S Memorial Nursing Home is a senior living community in Monongah, West Virginia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 36 reviews.
St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home is a 57-bed, licensed nursing facility in Monongah, West Virginia, located 4 miles south of Fairmont on Route 19. The facility offers long-term care as well as short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, and is non-profit and owned and operated by a volunteer Board of Directors.
St. Barbara's opened its doors on July 12, 1961, built as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the worst mine disaster in U.S. history. The facility was named after Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners, and a statue of her was placed on the property as a monument to the miners. The founders established St. Barbara's as a way to give back to the community of Monongah and the surrounding areas.
The facility is committed to providing person-centered care plans that address the whole patient in a caring and family-like environment. St. Barbara's strives to provide quality medical services alongside compassionate care, emphasizing high standards in all interactions with residents, employees, healthcare providers, and business partners.
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Diane and Pat
Jun 2026
A good private nursing facility.
Tabitha Watson
Sep 2023
Nice tight-knit facility. Staff are friendly, and always willing to help out.
Gloria Rogers
Aug 2023
It was nice! I met old friends there from another nursing home. Played Bingo with the residents. Had fun with the Disability Action Center.
stanley wotring
Mar 2022
Very attentive staff, the small resident population allows for a more intensive experience.
Chaysee Putnam
Nov 2018
Such a great place! The staff takes such good care of the residents, and you can tell they are happy! Definitely reccomend this, if your looking for a nursing home. :)
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 29 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 11, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 24, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2023
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 24, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 24, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
St. Barbara'S Memorial Nursing Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
St. Barbara'S Memorial Nursing Home is located at 134 St Barbaras Road in Monongah, West Virginia.
Reviewers describe St. Barbara's as a small, close-knit nursing home where staff are friendly and attentive, and the modest resident population allows for more individualized attention. Ratings are consistently high, with several reviewers specifically praising the caring, family-like atmosphere.
St. Barbara'S Memorial Nursing Home had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 29 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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