Nursing home report
WEST COLUMBIA, WV · Medicare-certified · 136 beds
Majestic Care of Lakin in West Columbia, WV has a 3-star overall rating, with 3-star health inspections and stronger 4-star staffing and quality scores. It reports nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.99 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day) but also has $45,694 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent inspection citations involving accident hazards, hydration, and resident protection from abuse.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.9877 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.9877.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure residents got enough drinks to meet their needs and preferences and stay properly hydrated. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 807 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
A federal fine of $45,694 was recorded.
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $45,694 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 12, 2025
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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.
