The nursing home failed to report COVID-19 data to residents and families. Cited October 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 885 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER
BAKER, WV · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER in Baker, WV has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, but staffing is lower at 2 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.46 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4609 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4609.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.85
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.62
- Nurse aides
- 1.99
- Weekend nursing
- 2.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 70%
Registered nurse turnover: 77%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.4%4.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%8.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%3.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%4.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.4%4.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.3%14.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4%18.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
40.5%23.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22%18.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%97.8%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—44.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
42%76.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure residents and staff were tested for COVID-19. Cited October 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 886 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 14, 2023
Now operated by Route 55 Leasing CO LLC, previously E.a. Hawse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 55.7 residents on an average day (93% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 26 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.