Mercer Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Bluefield, WV
CMS certification number515052
Contact & location
1275 Southview DriveBluefield, WV 24701
Mercer County
- Phone
- (304) 325-5448
- ZIP code
- 24701 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 123
- Residents per day
- 118.0 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Southview Leasing Co., LLC
- Chain
- Communicare Health (110 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 15, 1975
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.56 (state 3.66 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.58 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.98 (state 0.90 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.00 (state 2.04 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.11 (state 3.17 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.5 (state 44.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 41.2 (state 42.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 18, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 11.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 78 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2025-01-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2025-01-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-06-12 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-06-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-13 |
| 2024-06-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-13 |
| 2024-05-07 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2024-05-07 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-07 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-07 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-07 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-07 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-01-31 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-31 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-31 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-31 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-31 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-31 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $28,060 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-07 | Fine | $14,433 |
| 2024-05-07 | Fine | $13,627 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| WV Amfm Op Co., LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Saval, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shires, Sherry (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Southview MGT Co., LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Groves, Donna (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Romeo, Dominic (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stoltz, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilheim, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| C.R. Stoltz Family Investment Company INC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| RRW, LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Odenthal, Richard (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Groves, Donna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Romeo, Dominic (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saval, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shires, Sherry (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Southview MGT Co., LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Mercer Healthcare Center?
Mercer Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in West Virginia.
How many beds does Mercer Healthcare Center have?
It has 123 certified beds and cares for about 118 residents per day.
Has Mercer Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $28,060 in the last three years.
Who owns Mercer Healthcare Center?
It is part of Communicare Health and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Mercer Healthcare Center?
(304) 325-5448. The facility is located at 1275 Southview Drive, Bluefield, WV 24701.
Other nursing homes in Bluefield
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.