Webster Healthcare Center
Cowen, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515165) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 226-5301 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Webster Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Webster Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.0% and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Webster Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, and CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Webster Healthcare Center is a 60-bed nursing home in Cowen, Webster County, West Virginia, with an average daily census of 57.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, with initial certification dating to November 6, 1998.
According to CMS Care Compare, Webster Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
CMS-reported nurse staffing shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.72, including 0.64 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Webster Healthcare Center in this data.
The facility is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. CMS data indicates no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Webster Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with staff turnover of 49.0% and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Webster Healthcare Center is certified for 60 beds, with an average daily population of 57.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities nationally averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 6, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Webster Healthcare Center scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify services offered; contact the facility at 3042265301 and verify 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 3042265301 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515165?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.