Keyser Healthcare Center
135 Southern Drive · Keyser, WV · 26726 · 3047883415
122 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
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.
$53,915 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 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 | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $53,915 |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025
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 January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 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 January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 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.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
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 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2024
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.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 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 January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 26, 2025 | Fine | $53,915 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515122 · certified since May 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.