E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center
Baker, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515173) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 897-5903 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 2 stars for staffing.
E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center reports 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 2 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 69.8%.
E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials; CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Baker, Hardy County, West Virginia, first approved for certification on August 1, 2000. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average of 55.7 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, individual ownership structure and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare data, E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as referenced for this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.46 hours per resident per day, with 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.8%; the staffing star rating is 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not flagged and the facility is not designated under CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average of 55.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit, individual ownership structure and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which has 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3048975903 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3048975903 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515173?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.