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Scout 91Charleston, WV · 20 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit
333 Laidley Street, Charleston, WV 25322 · Kanawha County
WVU Medicine Main Site
94
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 54% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Charleston, WV, with 29 certified beds and an average of about 16 residents per day. It operates as part of the Wvu Medicine network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 7.91 total nurse hours per resident each day (3.45 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 21.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (7.91 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Charleston for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 29
- Avg. residents/day
- 16
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Wvu Medicine
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 515110
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,740–$14,030/mo (median $12,560) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Charleston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 7.91
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 3.45
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 21.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-31
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (14 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-31Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-07-31Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
2025-07-31Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
2025-07-31Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2022-10-12Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
2022-10-12Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2022-10-12Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
2022-10-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Library
Location
333 Laidley Street, Charleston, WV
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit
How much does Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit cost?
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Charleston, WV area typically runs $11,740–$14,030 per month (median $12,560, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit?
Staff provide about 7.91 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 21.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit?
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit has 14 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit have availability?
Typically 54% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit offer?
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit in Charleston, WV offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 29 beds.
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