Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit
Charleston, WV · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 515110) · 29 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 347-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are both also 5 out of 5.
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit reports 7.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 3.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.1%. Its CMS staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Charleston, West Virginia (Kanawha County), first approved for participation on April 15, 1991. The facility is licensed for 29 certified beds and reports an average of 16.6 residents. It operates under non-profit corporation ownership and accepts Medicare as its provider type. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 7.57 nurse hours per resident per day, including 3.04 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection.
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit is part of the WVU Medicine chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.3. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 7.57 hours per resident per day, including 3.04 RN hours, with a 24.1% nursing turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 29 certified beds and an average of 16.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the WVU Medicine chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for participation on April 15, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3043476500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3043476500 to arrange a visit and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
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/515110?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.