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Mercer Healthcare Center

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

1275 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE, Bluefield, WV 24701

123 Beds
Medicare Since 1975

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1275 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE
Bluefield, WV 24701

About Mercer Healthcare Center

Nursing home overview and details

Mercer Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Bluefield, WV, serving Mercer County and the surrounding community. The facility has 123 certified beds with an average daily census of 117.2 residents.

Mercer Healthcare Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1975, bringing 51 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with COMMUNICARE HEALTH, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Bluefield, WV, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds123
Avg. Residents/Day117.2
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyMercer
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Below Average

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Mercer Healthcare Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Below Average

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Mercer Healthcare Center provides 3.40 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.50 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 45.6%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 50.0%. Weekend staffing averages 2.95 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.50
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.40
Total Nurse Turnover Rate45.6%
RN Turnover Rate50.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.95

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Mercer Healthcare Center has received 2 fines totaling $28,060. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines2 ($28,060)
Total Penalties2

Doctors at Mercer Healthcare Center

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Mercer Healthcare Center

What is the CMS rating for Mercer Healthcare Center?

Mercer Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Mercer Healthcare Center have?

Mercer Healthcare Center has 123 certified beds with an average daily census of 117.2 residents.

What type of facility is Mercer Healthcare Center?

Mercer Healthcare Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Mercer County in Bluefield, WV.

How many doctors practice at Mercer Healthcare Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Mercer Healthcare Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Mercer Healthcare Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Mercer Healthcare Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·