E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center

The building's programs page lists physical, occupational, and speech therapy, dementia and Alzheimer's care, and a hospice and palliative-care partnership, plus a specialty track with wound care handled by dedicated physicians, pulmonary management, and complex medical and post-surgical care. It does not list respite (short caregiver-relief) stays, on-site dialysis, or a locked memory unit, so ask the team directly if you need any of those.

It is part of the CommuniCare family of companies, a for-profit network of about 121 nursing homes across several states. The nearest home in the same network is Keyser Healthcare Center in Keyser. The building is organized as a for-profit corporation.

Government reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections earned 4 stars with no fines on record, and staffing and quality-of-care measures each earned 3 stars. Inspections reflect what state surveyors found on site, staffing counts nurse and aide hours per resident, and quality measures track resident health outcomes. Long-stay quality measures are strong here, while short-stay rehab measures score lower, so ask about rehab results if that is your need. These ratings come from official government health inspections and reporting — a regulatory measure, not family reviews.

Turnover is high at this home: about 80% of registered nurses and 66% of all nursing staff left in a year. High turnover can affect how well staff know each resident, so ask how many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, how often agency staff fill in, and how the home keeps care consistent. On the positive side, no administrators left in the past year, which points to steadier leadership.

The building's admissions link currently points to a shared network page rather than this home's own payment details, so we are not listing specific coverage here to avoid mixing up buildings. Call the home directly at 304-897-5903 to ask what plans and payment options it accepts, including whether it takes veterans (VA) coverage, and to confirm your specific insurance before you commit.

Call the building at 304-897-5903 to reach admissions, ask about openings, and arrange a tour. The home is along State Route 55 in Baker. A coordinator can help walk you through the forms and payment questions.