ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE
300 BAKER LANE, Charleston, WV 25302
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE Compares
ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE is a 20-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Charleston, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.6%) is above the West Virginia average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 20 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Charleston, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.5% — worse than the West Virginia average of 14.0% (47% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.6% — worse than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (138% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE with other nursing homes in Charleston.
How is ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.5% here versus 14.0% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 20 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE's rating advantage in Charleston?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Charleston
Charleston sits in Kanawha County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with West Virginia as a whole (19.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 37,159 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $47,122
- Median home value
- $115,300
Demographics for Kanawha County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Charleston.
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