Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CHARLESTON HEALTHCARE CENTER
CHARLESTON, WV · 150 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 2, 2026
CMS Certification Number 515089 · first certified March 1989
Ownership
Operated by COMMUNICARE HEALTH · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed July 1, 2022 (change of ownership)from EASTBROOK CENTER LLC
Position within WV
5 citations — more than 25% 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 on file averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in WV are typically surveyed 15–22 months after the last one (median 19), measured over 176 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 about three years in Virginia. 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 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
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 | 5 |
| Median facility in WV | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 16, 2022 | 3 |
| October 30, 2024 | 2 |
| April 2, 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 | 2024-10-30 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 1 | 2024-10-30 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2022-11-16 |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | 1 | 2022-11-16 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2022-11-16 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
October 30, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 26, 2024) |
November 16, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2022) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2022) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.