Elizabeth, WV

Elizabeth Care Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

83 Little Kanawha Pkwy, Elizabeth, WV

(681) 236-1010

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ecc Trust

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2020-09-14

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

4 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.78

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.08

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.92 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.75

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.07 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.61

All reported nurse hours · state 3.69 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.85

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.17

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.18 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.68

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.39 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.92

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.26

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.16

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 40% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover · state 43% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

4,051

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

41.50

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9944

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

3.90

Baseline 69.77% · Performance 50.00% · Measure score 3.90 · Achievement 3.35 · Improvement 3.90

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.40

Baseline 4.22 hours · Performance 4.33 hours · Measure score 4.40 · Achievement 4.40 · Improvement 0.21

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.77%	10.72% About the same	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 11.63% · Lower 95% interval 6.72%
Discharge to community	48.78%	50.57% 1.8 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 32 · Observed rate 43.75% · Lower 95% interval 33.01%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.91	1.02 0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 30 · Denominator 30
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 30
Discharge self-care score	Not Available	53.69%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score	Not Available	50.94%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	6.67%	2.29% 4.4 pts worse	Numerator 2 · Denominator 30 · Adjusted rate 6.24%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	Not Available	7.12%	Not Available · Eligible stays 19 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 62
Staff flu vaccination coverage	21.74%	42% 20.3 pts worse	Numerator 15 · Denominator 69
Discharge function score	Not Available	56.45%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	3.5	1.9 1.6 pts worse	1.9 1.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.5 · Observed 4.0 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	1.9 0.9 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	96.7% 3.3 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.9%	97.6% 0.7 pts worse	95.5% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.8%	4.5% 3.7 pts better	3.3% 2.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.9%	6.8% 5.9 pts better	11.4% 10.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	9.3%	6.6% 2.7 pts worse	5.4% 3.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 18.5% · 4Q avg 9.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	36.3%	27.0% 9.3 pts worse	19.6% 16.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.0% · Q2 29.6% · Q3 37.5% · Q4 40.7% · 4Q avg 36.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	14.0%	15.5% 1.5 pts better	16.7% 2.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 14.8% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 14.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	18.8%	19.5% 0.7 pts better	16.3% 2.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 18.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	13.0%	17.6% 4.6 pts better	14.9% 1.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 13.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.8%	0.5% 0.3 pts worse	1.0% 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	3.3%	1.8% 1.5 pts worse	1.7% 1.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.1%	22.4% 0.7 pts worse	19.8% 3.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.4% · Q2 19.3% · Q3 19.6% · Q4 22.3% · 4Q avg 23.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.7%	4.7% 1 pts better	5.1% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	90.2%	78.8% 11.4 pts better	81.7% 8.5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 90.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	18.0%	12.4% 5.6 pts worse	12.0% 6 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.0% · Observed 22.2% · Expected 13.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.1% 1.1 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	32.5%	23.0% 9.5 pts worse	23.9% 8.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 32.5% · Observed 47.2% · Expected 34.6% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-25 · Fire 2024-09-25

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-12-07 · Fire 2022-12-07

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-08-18 · Fire 2021-08-18

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-01-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-01-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-01-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-01-25

C · Minimal harm 2022-12-07

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2021-09-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2021-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2021-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-09-29

C · Minimal harm 2021-08-18

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2021-09-29

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-10-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2023-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-07

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-01-23

C · Minimal harm 2022-12-07

F847 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2023-01-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2021-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2021-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2021-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2021-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2021-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2021-09-27

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