ELIZABETH CARE CENTER
83 LITTLE KANAWHA PKWY, Elizabeth, WV 26143
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 ELIZABETH CARE CENTER Compares
ELIZABETH CARE CENTER is a 36-bed for-profit nursing facility in Elizabeth, 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 (0.8%) is below the West Virginia average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 36 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.0% — better than the West Virginia average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (83% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (43% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.6% — worse than the West Virginia average of 22.6% (44% 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 ELIZABETH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ELIZABETH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Elizabeth.
What keeps ELIZABETH CARE 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 ELIZABETH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ELIZABETH CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 4.4% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ELIZABETH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 36 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ELIZABETH CARE 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 ELIZABETH CARE 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 Elizabeth
Elizabeth sits in Wirt County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.0% 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+
- 1,155 (20.0%)
- Median age
- 46.1 years
- Median household income
- $45,315
- Median home value
- $93,500
Demographics for Wirt County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elizabeth.
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