Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MERCER HEALTHCARE CENTER
BLUEFIELD, WV · 123 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 18, 2026
CMS Certification Number 515052 · first certified January 1975
Ownership
Operated by COMMUNICARE HEALTH · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed April 14, 2023 (change of ownership)from MERCER NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
Position within WV
4 citations — more than 21% of the 123 certified nursing homes in WV. Compared within WV rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2027 — about 14 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. Facilities in WV are typically surveyed 17–22 months after the last one (median 19), measured over 171 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 4 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 Honor 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WV, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WV figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 4 |
| Median facility in WV | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2023 | 2 |
| January 28, 2025 | 2 |
| June 18, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2025-01-28 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2023-08-22 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-01-28 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-08-22 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 28, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 3, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 3, 2025) |
August 22, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 2, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 2, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.