Nursing Care Index

Mercer Healthcare Center

Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia · CCN 515052 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Communicare Health (110 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)

CMS rates Mercer Healthcare Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 123 certified beds, 118 residents a day on average. 82 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $28,060.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 1 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.56399 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.58366 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.10944 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover44.5% (registered nurses 41.2%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-06-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2026-06-18 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2026-06-18 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2026-06-18 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2026-06-18 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2026-06-18 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2026-06-18 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2026-06-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2026-06-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2026-06-18 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-09
2025-01-28
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0865
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0740
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0745
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0810
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2025-01-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-28
2024-06-12
complaint survey
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2024-05-24
2024-06-12
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-13
2024-06-12
complaint survey
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-13
2024-05-07
complaint survey
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2024-01-19
2024-05-07
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-04
2024-05-07
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-04
2024-05-07
complaint survey
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-04
2024-05-07
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-04
2024-05-07
complaint survey
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-04
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0553
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0802
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0559
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2024-01-31
complaint survey
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0808
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-05
2023-08-22 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0868
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0847
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0661
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0770
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0773
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31
2023-08-22
complaint survey
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-31

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-05-07Fine$14,433
2024-05-07Fine$13,627

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Wv Amfm Op Co., LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2023-04-14
Southview Mgt Co., LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2025-04-24
C.R. Stoltz Family Investment Company Inc.
Organization
indirect ownership interest2022-07-01
I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust
Organization
indirect ownership interest2022-07-01
Rrw, LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interest2022-07-01
Southview Mgt Co., LLC
Organization
operational/managerial control2023-04-14
Saval, Michael
Individual
adp of the snf2023-04-14
Shires, Sherry
Individual
adp of the snf2023-04-14
Groves, Donna
Individual
corporate officer2023-04-14
Romeo, Dominic
Individual
corporate officer2023-04-01
Stoltz, Charles
Individual
corporate officer2023-04-14
Wilheim, Ronald
Individual
corporate officer2023-04-14
Odenthal, Richard
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-10-21
Groves, Donna
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-04-14
Romeo, Dominic
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-04-01
Saval, Michael
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-04-14
Shires, Sherry
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-04-14

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Mercer County.