E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center
18086 State Route 55 · Baker, WV · 26801 · 3048975903
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
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 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 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 January 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2023
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.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 24, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2021
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected November 24, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2021
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected November 24, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515173 · certified since August 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.