E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER
18086 STATE ROUTE 55, Baker, WV 26801
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Baker, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.1%) is above the West Virginia average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.4% — better than the West Virginia average of 14.0% (25% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.1% — worse than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the West Virginia average of 4.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.5% — worse than the West Virginia average of 22.6% (30% 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 E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Baker.
What keeps E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.4% here versus 14.0% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.1% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at E.A. HAWSE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Baker
Baker sits in Hardy County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than West Virginia as a whole (19.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,051 (22.1%)
- Median age
- 45.4 years
- Median household income
- $46,513
- Median home value
- $141,500
Demographics for Hardy County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Baker.
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