MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Mercer Healthcare Center received a Trust Grade of F, indicating a poor performance with significant concerns about care quality. They rank #74 of 122 nursing homes in West Virginia, placing them in the bottom half, and #3 of 4 in Mercer County, with only one facility rated higher locally. The situation is improving slightly, as the number of reported issues decreased from 26 in 2024 to 22 in 2025. Staffing is average, with a rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 50%, which aligns with state averages, while RN coverage is also average, meaning they have enough registered nurses to address resident needs. However, the facility has faced serious incidents, including critical failures to properly identify food allergies, which led to immediate jeopardy situations for residents, raising significant concerns about safety and care standards.
- Trust Score
- F
- In West Virginia
- #74/122
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 50% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $28,060 in fines. Lower than most West Virginia facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 32 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for West Virginia. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 81 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below West Virginia average (2.7)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Near West Virginia avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Below median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 81 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
22 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure they honored the residents right to receive meal trays in a dignified manner. This was a random opportunity for discovery during...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of abuse of Resident #319. This was true for one (1) of nine (9) residents reviewed for abuse du...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident #108's Discharge Minimum Data set was coded to...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based upon record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to refer one (1) of eight (8) residents who had a newly evident serious mental health disorder diagnsis for a level II review. This w...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
b) Resident #99
A record review on 01/27/05 at 10:30 AM, revealed a care plan for Resident #99 initiated on 04/24/24, revised on 10/24/24 read as follows:
Focus:
At risk for impaired psychosocial well...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to revise care plan after placing resident on a Q one (1) hour ch...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure they provided an ongoing program of activities of supp...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. A medication dosage...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0740
(Tag F0740)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide necessary behavioral health care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychocial we...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0745
(Tag F0745)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide medically related social services necessary to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychocial well...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. This deficient practice had the potential to affect (1) o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Dental Services
(Tag F0791)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident interview, record reviews and staff interview's the facility failed to ensure residents were provided with nee...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview and resident interview the facility failed to serve food at palatable temperatures. This was a random opportunity for discovery during the Long-Term Care Survey P...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0810
(Tag F0810)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide ordered assistive eating devices. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident ide...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based upon record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to accurately record the DNR status of Resident #32, in the e...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmi...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
b) Resident #56
An observation on 01/22/25 at 11:00 PM, revealed a bottle of Povidone Iodine Prep Solution setting on the dresser in Resident #56's room.
During an interview on 01/22/25 at 11:00 PM, R...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, resident interview and staff interview the facility failed to monitor the effectiveness of pain medications in accordance with professional standards of practice. This failed p...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to store and label medications in accordance with professional standards of care. Multiuse vials of insulin had not been d...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0805
(Tag F0805)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and record review the facility failed to ensure food is prepared in a form designed to meet the individual needs of each resident. This was a random opportunity for discovery and ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the ice machines in the A and B hall pantries were clean and sanitary. In addition, the microwave in the B-hall nutrition pantry...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0865
(Tag F0865)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to make good faith attempts to correct quality deficiencies related to complete and thorough investigations, despite being cited multipl...
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Jun 2024
3 deficiencies
1 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff Interviews the facility failed to ensure residents were being served a meal free from allergens. Resident #10 had a fish oil allergy and was served a fish sandwich. Th...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and record review the facility failed to ensure two (2) of five 5 residents resident received treatment as ordered by their physician. The facility failed to follow physician'...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
c) Resident #37
During a tour of the building on 06/10/24 at 06:08 PM in Room #B3, Resident #37 was noted to have a breakfast meal tray sitting on the side of her sink. The tray appeared to have been ...
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May 2024
6 deficiencies
1 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
Based on document review, staff interview, and resident interview, the facility failed to identify each resident's allergies and provide an appropriate alternative. This resulted in an immediate jeopa...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation in regards to a call light being out of reach. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure allegations of neglect were thoroughly investigated by concluding personal care was provided to a resident in a t...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure personal care was provided to a resident in a timely manner, by making a resident wait to be cleaned and assisted...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, comfortable, and homelike environment by failing to ensure the availability of clean washcloths. This ha...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
e) Resident #57
During the survey process, a record review was conducted of a facility reported incident involving Resident #57 on 01/21/24. It was noted the facility reported the incident to the Stat...
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Jan 2024
17 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0559
(Tag F0559)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide notice for resident room changes, including the reason for the change, before the resident's room or roommate in the facility ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed maintain the residents right to personal privacy and confidentiality of their personal and medical records. This was a random opportunity o...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of a verbal abuse allegation and report the results to the appropriate State Agencies within a five...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for wound care treatments. This was found for one (1) of three (3) respidents rev...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** d) Observation of A 2's unit
On 1/29/24 at 12:26 PM the following hazards were identified during a tour of A2's residential roo...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and staff interview the facility failed to offer sufficient fluid intake to maintain proper ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that residents who require dialysis receive such services, consistent with professional standards of practice and the comprehe...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0808
(Tag F0808)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interviews, observation and staff interview the facility failed to provide the appropriate nutritive content as prescribed for a renal diet. This was a random opportunity for discove...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0553
(Tag F0553)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on medical record review, policy review, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure three (3) of three (3) residents and/or residents representatives reviewed were aff...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Findings Included:
c) Resident #11
On 1/30/24 at 11:35 AM record review of Resident #11s' wound care orders and review of the Treatment Administration Report (TAR) for Resident #11 for the last three ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to establish a system of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs in sufficient detail to enable an accurate reconciliation and de...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0802
(Tag F0802)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the dietary staff had the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure menus were followed and residents received the correct serving of food items. This has the potential to affect all residents who...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
e) Resident #40.
An observation of the noon time meal on 01/29/24 of Resident #40's lunch tray showed that the resident was served a tray that consisted of Kielbasa, pork and beans, and Capri blend ve...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to procure, store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner, by failing to store food containers in a sanitary manner,...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control prog...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the Daily Staffing Posting information was accurate and the facility failed to maintain the Daily Staffing Posting data for a mi...
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Aug 2023
24 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure each resident received privacy during care. This was based on a random opportunity for discovery and was true for Resident #37, ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident interview, observation, staff interview the facility failed to Promptly resolve a grievance concerning a non-w...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, facility documents review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to implement written policies and procedures for reporting an allegation of abuse in a timely manner. ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
b) Resident #229
While observing a dressing change on 08/16/23 at 2:10 PM, Resident #229 reported to this surveyor and Registered Nurse (RN) #18 that Nurse Aide (NA)#47 hurt her and made her PICC-line...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an accurate and complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) ass...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to develop and/or implement the care plan with fall and pressure ulcer precautions for Resident #50 and dialysis instruc...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0661
(Tag F0661)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and staff interview the facility failed to have a complete discharge plan / recapitulation of stay. This is true for 1 of 3 Residents reviewed for discharge. Resident id...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview and record review the facility failed to provide a service for daily oral care for a dependent resident. This failed practice was true for One (1) out of o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview and record review the facility failed to recognize, evaluate, and address the needs of a resident to ensure the resident was provided a bag lunch prior to ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0694
(Tag F0694)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website review, and staff interview the facility failed to provide dressing changes that meet the professional standards of care....
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, policy review and staff interview the facility failed to provide ongoing communication and collaboration with the dialysis facility regarding dialysis care and services.
This w...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete the monthly medication reviews for Resident #51. This was true for one (1) of five (5) residents reviewed under the care are...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on observation, record review, facility documentation review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility provided medications with an error rate of five (5) percent or less...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Laboratory Services
(Tag F0770)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility must obtain laboratory services to meet the needs of the residents. The facility was responsible for the quality and timeliness of the laborator...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0773
(Tag F0773)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the physician was promptly notified of laboratory results that fell outside of clincial reference ranges. This resulted in a de...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure documentation was accurate and correct. This was true for one (1) out of two (2) reviewed for dialysis. Resident ident...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
Based on observation, record review, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect for four (4) of four (4) residents revi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to revise a care plan for Resident #51's actual elopement, disco...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** g) Resident #50
On 08/15/23 at 3:07 PM, a record review was completed for Resident #50. The review found two (2) physician's ord...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, Resident interviews, staff interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure all staff had appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related ser...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with professional standards of practice. During the kitchen tour it wa...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0847
(Tag F0847)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on staff interview and facility documentation the facility failed to explain the arbitration agreement to residents or their representatives to understand the terms of the agreement. This has th...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment a...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0868
(Tag F0868)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on facility documentation and staff interview the facility failed to have the minimum quarterly Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) meetings to identify and correct Quality deficiencies. This...
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Jun 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on observation, confidential resident interviews, medical record reviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents substitutes of similar nutritive value when the residents...
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Jun 2022
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure two (2) of four (4) residents discharged from Medica...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
MDS Data Transmission
(Tag F0640)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to timely submit a correct discharge tracking Minimum ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for one (1) of 18 residents reviewed in the long-term care survey ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on observation, record review, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure respiratory care was provided according to professional standards of practice. These were r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
.
Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility's consultant pharmacist failed to recognize and report irregularities to the attending physician. This was true for one (1) of five (...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate Physician's Order for Scope of...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
d) Resident #59
On 06/28/22 at 2:00 PM, a record review found a physician's order dated 06/23/22 for a fasting blood sugar (FS BS) twice daily and notify provider if the blood sugar is less than (&l...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
.
Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. During the kitch...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 2 life-threatening violation(s), $28,060 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 81 deficiencies on record, including 2 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $28,060 in fines. Higher than 94% of West Virginia facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade F (21/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Mercer Healthcare Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within West Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Mercer Healthcare Center Staffed?
CMS rates MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 50%, compared to the West Virginia average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Mercer Healthcare Center?
State health inspectors documented 81 deficiencies at MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 2 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death) and 79 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Mercer Healthcare Center?
MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by COMMUNICARE HEALTH, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 123 certified beds and approximately 116 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in BLUEFIELD, West Virginia.
How Does Mercer Healthcare Center Compare to Other West Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in West Virginia, MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.7, staff turnover (50%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Mercer Healthcare Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Mercer Healthcare Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 2 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in West Virginia. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Mercer Healthcare Center Stick Around?
MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 50%, which is about average for West Virginia nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Mercer Healthcare Center Ever Fined?
MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER has been fined $28,060 across 2 penalty actions. This is below the West Virginia average of $33,359. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Mercer Healthcare Center on Any Federal Watch List?
MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.