173 Washington St, Elizabeth, WV 26143
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Elizabeth Care Center
Elizabeth, West VirginiaMedicare inspection record
About Elizabeth Care Center
Elizabeth Care Center brings together compassionate medical expertise and personalized rehabilitation in the heart of West Virginia. Our skilled nursing team helps patients regain independence through focused recovery programs, whether following surgery or managing complex health needs.
Community at a glance
Capacity
36 residents
Location
Elizabeth, WV
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
83 LITTLE KANAWHA PKWY, Elizabeth, West Virginia 26143
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 25, 2026, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the West Virginia average is 11.7).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 13 minutes with each resident a day, below the West Virginia average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Elizabeth Care Center in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 13 minutesBelow the West Virginia average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 46 minutes |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 44% |
Inspections
11 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
March 25, 2026 · Standard inspection · 8 citations
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 16, 2026Post nurse staffing information every day.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 16, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 16, 2026Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 16, 2026Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 16, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 16, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 16, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 16, 2026
September 25, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Oct 14, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 14, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Aug 9, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare-certified beds
- 36
- Average residents per day
- 34
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- September 14, 2020
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 515195
Location
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83 LITTLE KANAWHA PKWYElizabeth, WV 26143
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Questions about Elizabeth Care Center
How did Elizabeth Care Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on March 25, 2026 and cited 8 health deficiencies. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Elizabeth Care Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 13 minutes with each resident per day, including 46 minutes from registered nurses. 44% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Elizabeth Care Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Elizabeth Care Center in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.