Nursing Homes · Bluefield, WV
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Mercer Healthcare Center
1275 Southview Drive · Bluefield, WV 24701 · 123 certified beds
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About Mercer Healthcare Center
Mercer Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Bluefield, West Virginia. Its capacity is 123 beds, above the West Virginia median of 89 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Communicare Health. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 81 citations, the most recent on January 28, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.49 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Bluefield. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (81)
Records from June 2022 to January 2025.
January 28, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2025.
January 28, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2025.
June 12, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2024.
June 12, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 24, 2024.
June 12, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2024.
May 7, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2024.
May 7, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2024.
May 7, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2024.
May 7, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2024.
May 7, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2024.
May 7, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected January 19, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0808Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $28,060
May 7, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,433 against this nursing home on May 7, 2024.
May 7, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,627 against this nursing home on May 7, 2024.
Staffing
3.49 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.40 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Communicare Health, a chain of 109 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 4.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in West Virginia.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Bluefield.
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