KEYSER HEALTHCARE CENTER – KEYSER, WV

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Keyser Healthcare Center

135 SOUTHERN DRIVE, Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-3415
122 beds
All Keyser facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
66.04
Score /100
#9939
National Rank

#9939
of 14703 facilities
National
32.4% position
#77
of 123 in WV
State Rank
#2
of 2 in Mineral
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Keyser
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 26726
ZIP Rank






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.
Facility

Keyser Healthcare Center

Address

135 Southern Drive, Keyser, WV 26726

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 122 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: COMMUNICARE HEALTH

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
66.04
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#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.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $53915.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 191.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#9,939
of 14,703
National
Bottom 32%
#77
of 123
WV State
Bottom 37% in WV
#2
of 2
️ Mineral County
#2 of 2
#1
of 1
️ Keyser
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 26726
Best in ZIP

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).

How do we calculate these rankings?

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/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

135 SOUTHERN DRIVE, Keyser, WV 26726
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LLC
Legal Name

SOUTHERN LEASING CO., LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 122
Average Residents / Day 103 (85% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Mineral County, WV
City Keyser, WV
ZIP Code 26726
Approved Since May 1, 1993
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 515122
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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