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Randolph County, West Virginia · Nursing home

Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center

5 of 5 overall from CMS

2533 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV 26241

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At a glance

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Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center is a 111-bed nursing home in Elkins, West Virginia (Randolph County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.24 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the West Virginia average of 3.67. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years.

Certified beds
111
Residents per day (average)
103.5
Certified since
1967 (59 yrs)

Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Reported nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident on weekends against 4.24 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the West Virginia average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the West Virginia average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the West Virginia and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeWest VirginiaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.1% 14.7% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.8% 6.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2% 0.4% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5% 1.6% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0% 7.6% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.2% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.0% 4.4% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 96.4% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 24.1% 15.9% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.4% 27.0% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0% 97.6% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.0% 4.2% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.2% 22.1% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 32.6% 13.4% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.11 1.80 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.76 1.84 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeWest VirginiaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.5% 79.1% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.6% 1.0% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.1% 79.4% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.5% 22.5% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 18.7% 11.3% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 34 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 4 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Aug 28, 2025: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Aug 28, 202573
Oct 25, 2023111
Jul 27, 2022160

West Virginia homes averaged 11.7 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (34)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2026)

  4. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Sep 30, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2025)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 17, 2023)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 25, 2022)

Showing the 30 most recent of 34.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Aug 28, 2025Fine$8,278

West Virginia homes averaged 0.8 fines and $29,505 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within West Virginia

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center?

Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center have?

Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center has 111 certified beds. It averages 103.5 residents per day, about 93.2% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center?

The home reports 4.24 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.76 hours from registered nurses. The West Virginia average is 3.67 hours and 0.73 hours from registered nurses.

Has Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the past three years.

Does Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 515025. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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