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E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center
18086 State Route 55, Baker, WV 26801
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 60 beds, E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center serves Baker in Hardy County, West Virginia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2000.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the West Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 11, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 38.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 47.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the West Virginia median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 69.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hardy Co. median | West Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 23 | 38 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.3 | 38.3 | 47.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.8% | 69.8% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 123 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: West Virginia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Jun 2026, 14 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the West Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff 69.8%, RNs 76.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | West Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.2% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.4% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.8% | 10.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith Holdings Op Co., LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/14/2023 |
| Health Care Holdings, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Marantz Wv Holdings, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Rrw, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Zenith Healthcare Holdings, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Route 55 Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Health Care Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Marantz Wv Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Route 55 Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2025 |
| Rrw, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| Zenith Healthcare Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The West Virginia median is 38 per facility.
Has E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a West Virginia median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Zenith Holdings Op Co., LLC, Health Care Holdings, LLC and Marantz Wv Holdings, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.