Clay Healthcare Center
1053 Clinic Drive · Ivydale, WV · 25113 · 3042864204
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,149 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
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.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 22, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515142 · certified since June 11, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.