Bluestone Health And Rehabilitation
Bluefield, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515186) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $132,589
Phone: (304) 327-2485 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Bluestone Health And Rehabilitation an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Bluestone Health And Rehabilitation reports 2.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $132,589.00 against Bluestone Health And Rehabilitation, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Bluestone Health And Rehabilitation is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, with an average daily census of 58 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 2004. It is part of the Hill Valley Healthcare chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bluestone holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.98 per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.0%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $132,589.00 against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated finding related to abuse, neglect, or exploitation; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Care Compare. Additionally, Bluestone is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as having a pattern of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bluestone Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.0% and a staffing star rating of 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $132,589.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a pattern of persistent quality problems under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds with an average daily census of 58 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Hill Valley Healthcare chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 1.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall combined rating (1 star).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3043272485 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3043272485 to arrange a visit and verify conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515186?state=WV.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.