E.a. Hawse Healthcare Center
Assisted Living in USA
Assisted Living in USA
E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center is a nursing home and a multi-service healthcare community in Baker, West Virginia, serving Hardy County and nearby rural communities since 1981. Owned and operated by Route 55 Leasing Co., LLC and administered by Pauline Vance, the community offers comprehensive care options, including skilled nursing, medical, dental, behavioral, health, and pharmacy services, making it one of the more care-equipped communities in the area. The community is certified under a nursing home license (License No. 108) for 60 beds and accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
With around 53 beds occupied out of 60, the community’s occupancy rate of approximately 88% is in line with West Virginia’s state average. While availability may be limited, it is not constrained; families with an immediate need for placement are encouraged to inquire early for assessment. Additionally, the West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure has inspected the community 12 times, citing 115 deficiencies throughout its inspection history. The most recent inspection, dated January 28, 2025, was prompted due to a formal complaint, making it a complaint investigation rather than a routine scheduled review.
Compared to most rural nursing communities, the community offers comprehensive, integrated health offerings. Along with 24-hour staffing and skilled nursing care, on-site medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services are also provided. For those in Hardy County and nearby rural areas with limited access to healthcare, the community’s wide range of care options and integrated health offerings is a practical option. With its established presence and over four decades of providing care in the locality, the community is a familiar and trustworthy option compared to newer communities.
With its 60-bed scale, E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center supports a more personalized approach to care compared to larger institutional communities. Additionally, the community’s rural setting also appeals to those looking to remain close to home. The community’s decades-long operational history, as well as comprehensive, integrated healthcare services, is well-suited to the region that prioritizes continuity of care.
About this community
Occupancy
E.a. Hawse Healthcare Center is administrated by Pauline Vance.
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Inspection History
In West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure is responsible for the unannounced inspection and certification of all senior care facilities.
12 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
West Virginia average: 17 inspections
Latest inspection
115 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
West Virginia average: 249 deficiencies
9.6 deficiencies per inspection
West Virginia average: 24.9 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for E.a. Hawse Healthcare Center
The most recent inspection on January 28, 2025, identified deficiencies related to fire safety measures, including failure to maintain vertical openings enclosure and electrical equipment power cords according to NFPA 101 standards. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving resident care documentation, care planning, infection control, and safety issues such as fire safety and environment hazards. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, but some substantiated complaints noted failures in timely notification of legal representatives and proper investigation of abuse allegations. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent compliance, with some improvement efforts noted but recurring issues in care planning and safety remain.
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