Clay Healthcare Center
Ivydale, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515142) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,149
Phone: (304) 286-4204 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clay Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Clay Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
Clay Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,149.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Clay Healthcare Center is a 60-bed nursing home in Ivydale, Clay County, West Virginia, serving an average of 56.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on June 11, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Clay Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the staffing rating is 4 stars, and the quality measure rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,149.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Clay Healthcare Center. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this designation.
Clay Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clay Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Clay Healthcare Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover of 41.7% and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,149.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Clay Healthcare Center is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 56.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on June 11, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Clay Healthcare Center scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3042864204 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3042864204 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515142?state=WV.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.