MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER

1275 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701 · CCN 515052 · 123 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-06-12 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0806, severity J)

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

2024-05-07 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0806, severity J)

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.15

state median 3.13

Weekend staffing gap

−5%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −8%

RN hours / resident / day

0.23

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

45%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $28,060 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-05-07	Fine	$13,627
2024-05-07	Fine	$14,433

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the COMMUNICARE HEALTH chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

GREENFIELD HEALTHCARE CENTER (GREENFIELD, IN) — CMS overall4 of 5
GREENWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER (GREENWOOD, IN) — CMS overall3 of 5
GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER (DYER, IN) — CMS overall2 of 5
KOKOMO HEALTHCARE CENTER (KOKOMO, IN) — CMS overall4 of 5
WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER (CLARKSVILLE, IN) — CMS overall2 of 5
ALLISON POINTE HEALTHCARE CENTER (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) — CMS overall2 of 5
INDIAN CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER (CORYDON, IN) — CMS overall3 of 5
WILDWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Potential for more than minimal harm: 78 · Immediate jeopardy: 2

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2025-01-28	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0644	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0740	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0745	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0804	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0805	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0810	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0865	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-28	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-12	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-12	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-06-12	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0553	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0559	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0583	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0732	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0802	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0803	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0804	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0808	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-31	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0583	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0585	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0661	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0694	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0770	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0773	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0847	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0868	Administration Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2022-06-29	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2022-06-29	F0582	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-06-29	F0640	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-06-29	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-06-29	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2022-06-29	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-06-29	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-06-29	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER, BLUEFIELD” at medicare.gov/care-compare.