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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 28
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 64
Trend 10% 44
Context 5% 100

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-day3.613.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.650.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.16≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year50%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $53,915

Inspection citations (49 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E November 26, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 12, 2026 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E January 10, 2024

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
November 26, 2025Fine$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.