About Keyser Healthcare CenterKeyser Healthcare Center is located at 135 Southern Drive, Keyser, WV, reachable at (304) 788-3415. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 122.0 certified beds and serves an average of 103 residents per day. It is part of the Communicare Health network (122 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-05-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#9939 of 14703 nationally – #77 of 123 in West Virginia
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Keyser Healthcare Center may be considered for families with limited options in Keyser, WV, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightKeyser Healthcare Center currently provides 3 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have increased from 23 min/day (2022) to 47 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 50.4%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 47 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 17 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours44 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours47 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 13 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours18 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $53,915. 13 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Keyser Healthcare Center ranks 9939th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 66.0/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within WV, it ranks 77th out of 123 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,430 nationally and RN hours rank #3,857 nationally (#34 in WV).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
WV State Rank
Note
2022
3.55
#7,490 / 14,703
#62 / 123
Below average
2023
3.31
#9,522 / 14,703
#74 / 123
Below average
2024
3.25
#10,593 / 14,703
#78 / 123
Below average
2025
3.24
#11,342 / 14,703
#78 / 123
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
3.79
#6,430 / 14,703
#32 / 123
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
WV State Rank
Note
2022
0.38
#11,096 / 14,703
#109 / 123
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
0.58
#6,515 / 14,703
#59 / 123
Above average
2024
0.51
#7,979 / 14,703
#82 / 123
Below average
2025
0.52
#7,960 / 14,703
#80 / 123
Below average
2026
0.78
#3,857 / 14,703
#34 / 123
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Keyser Healthcare Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-05-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (304) 788-3415 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Keyser Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 66.0/100, placing it #9939 of 14703 facilities nationally and #77 of 123 in West Virginia. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Keyser Healthcare Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 47 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 44 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 17 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 13 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 50.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $53,915. 13 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $53,915, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 191.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Keyser Healthcare Center ranks 9939th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 66.0/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within WV, it ranks 77th out of 123 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,430 nationally and RN hours rank #3,857 nationally (#34 in WV). Our composite quality score of 66.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Keyser, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/west_virginia/keyser/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.