Majestic Care of Lakin
11522 OHIO RIVER ROAD, West Columbia, WV 25287
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Majestic Care of Lakin Compares
Majestic Care of Lakin is a 136-bed government-owned nursing facility in West Columbia, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (46.0%) is above the West Virginia average of 14.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 136 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 44% occupied.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 46.0% — worse than the West Virginia average of 14.0% (228% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (53% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (75% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Majestic Care of Lakin
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Majestic Care of Lakin with other nursing homes in West Columbia.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Majestic Care of Lakin, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Majestic Care of Lakin addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Majestic Care of Lakin doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 46.0% here versus 14.0% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Majestic Care of Lakin keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Majestic Care of Lakin's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 44% occupancy across 136 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Majestic Care of Lakin?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around West Columbia
West Columbia sits in Mason County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.9% 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+
- 5,579 (20.9%)
- Median age
- 44.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,820
- Median home value
- $100,200
Demographics for Mason County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Columbia.
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