WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER
411 ERBACON ROAD, Cowen, WV 26206
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 WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cowen, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.1%) is below the West Virginia average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.7% — better than the West Virginia average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.0% — worse than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (57% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (74% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Cowen.
What keeps WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.7% here versus 14.0% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.0% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WEBSTER HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WEBSTER 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 WEBSTER 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 Cowen
Cowen sits in Webster County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than West Virginia as a whole (19.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,935 (23.3%)
- Median age
- 47.4 years
- Median household income
- $33,358
- Median home value
- $74,200
Demographics for Webster County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cowen.
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