Home / West Virginia / West Columbia
Majestic Care of Lakin
11522 Ohio River Road, West Columbia, WV 25287 · Mason County · (304) 675-0860
136 certified beds, about 57 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicaid since 1983
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 51E124 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 2, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the West Virginia average is 11.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 39 health citations since July 2023, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $45,694 in the last three years; the largest was $45,694, and the latest is dated March 12, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.99 hours per resident per day, against 3.67 across West Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.17 of those hours.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 39 health citations on file.
July 2, 2026Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview the facility failed to maintain an infection control program to provide a sanitary environment and help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Two (2) residents had personal care equipment that had exposed padding which created a surface that could not be cleaned effectively. One (1) resident with a Contact Isolation sign outside her door was seated in a chair outside of her room. Resident identifier #1, #60, and #39. Facility census: 60. a) Resident #60 On initial tour on 06/29/26 at 2:00 pm Resident #60 was observed outside her room. On 06/30/26 at 11:00 am Resident #60 was observed seated outside of her room with signage still listed as Contact Precautions. Resident #60 requested oxygen. The surveyor observed NA (nurse aide) #75 enter room A -10 and bring an oxygen concentrator into hall way. [...]
- E Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure they offered staff education regarding the benefits and risks associated with the COVID-19 vaccine and offered staff the vaccine or information on obtaining the vaccine. Facility census: 60.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to notify Resident's Medical Power Of Attorney (MPOA) when the resident's treatement was changed. A wanderguard was applied. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents sampled for notification of changes during the Long-Term Care survey process. Census: 60 Resident identifier: #59Findings included: a) Resident #60 A policy titled, Change in Condition/Physician Notification stated, The nurse will notify the physician/[Nurse Practitioner] NP/[Physician Assistant] PA and the Resident/Patient representative including but not limited to when: there is a need to alter medications or treatment or there is a significant change in the Resident's/Patient's physical, mental, or psychosocial status. An order dated 06/29/26 at 7:00 PM stated: Wanderguard: check placement right arm/wrist every shift. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. This was true for Resident #1's wheel chair. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident identiifer: #1. Facility census: 59. Findings Included: a) Resident #1 A tour of the facility was completed on 07/01/26 at 12:31 PM with the facility administrator found Resident #1's wheelchair had a build up of debris from dirt food underneath the seat cushion and Resident # 9's Geri-chair with broken pieces of plastic on and around the arm rests. The facility administrator confirmed the Geri-Chair with breaks in the arm rest plastic and the wheel chair seat under the cushion was full of dirt and food debris and told the residents she would get them repaired and cleaned up.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and staff interviews, the facility failed to correctly code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for functional abilities for Resident #44. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents sampled for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) during the Long-Term Care Survey process. Census: 59. Resident identifier: #44.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #60 received timely treatment to maintain vision. This was true for one (1) of one (1) residents sampled for vision during the Long-Term Care Survey process. Resident identifier: #60. Facility census: 60. a) Resident #60 During initial interview on 06/29/26 at 12:55 PM, Resident #60 stated she had an eye appointment several months ago and she needed cataract surgery. However, she stated she had not heard anything about it since then. A review of the records show Resident #60 had an eye appointment with 360 Eye Care on 02/05/26 that included an order to refer to ophthalmologist for cataract surgery. In an interview with Director of Nursing (DON), on 07/01/26 at approximately 3:30 PM, she stated she did not have any upcoming appointments for cataract surgery. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #6 was administered oxygen as ordered. This was a random opportunity for discovery during the Long-Term Care Survey process. Facility census: 60. Resident identifier: #6.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate medical records. This deficient practice had affected two (2) of 26 residents in the long-term care survey sample. Resident Identifiers: #22 and #60. Facility census: 59.
March 12, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 18 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the resident environment over which it had control was as free from accident hazards as possible. Nurse Aide (NA) #107 was observed transferring Resident #1 by himself on two (2) occasions. Resident #1 was identified as a resident who required the assistance of two (2) staff when transferring. NA #107 had the resident Kardex available to him which identified the correct way to transfer Resident #1, but he failed to look at the Kardex and transfer the resident in a correct manner. The State Agency (SA) identified this failure placed Resident #1 in an immediate jeopardy (IJ) situation. The facility was notified of the IJ on 03/04/25 at 11:23 PM. The final plan of correction (POC) was accepted by the SA on 03/05/25 at 4:21 PM. [...]
- J Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure Residents #1, #2, and#14, had the proper consistency thickened liquids. This was a random opportunity of discovery and had the potential to cause harm such as choking, aspiration or death. Resident identifier: #1, #2, and #14. Facility Census: 61. The State Agency (SA) determined this to be an Immediate Jeopardy situation.
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents of the facility were free from abuse and neglect. For Residents #2 and #56, the facility failed to ensure they were free from sexual abuse, committed by Resident #214. For Residents #33, #50, #38, #43, #216, #51, #215, #46, #6, #35, and #17, the facility failed to ensure these residents were free of neglect related to medication administration. For Resident #33, the facility failed to ensure this resident was free from abuse due to misappropriation of medications. For Resident #1, the facility failed to transfer the resident in the correct manner, resulting in neglect. For Resident #20, the facility failed to ensure this resident was free from neglect by failing to ensure the seatbelt was fastened while being transferred in the van. [...]
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on a resident council meeting, observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure each resident had access to and was able to file an anonymous grievance and/or concern with the facility. This was discovered during the resident council meeting and has the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents currently residing in the facility. Facility Census: 61. Findings Include: a) A resident council meeting was held on 03/04/25 at 2:30 PM. During this meeting the residents agreed they did not know how or where the forms were located to file a grievance. They were asked if they were able to file a grievance at the facility anonymously and they did not know. Review of the facility grievance log found they had not had a grievance or complaint filed since 07/18/24. [...]
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, observation and staff interview the facility failed to implement their abuse and neglect policy by failing to report all allegations of abuse and/or neglect to the appropriate state agencies. For resident #2 and #56 the facility failed to identify a resident with a history of sexually predatory behavior and put into place interventions to prevent the sexual abuse of other residents. This was true for five (5) of 16 residents reviewed for the care area of abuse during the long termcare survey process. Resident Identifiers: #1, #20,#12, #2, and #56. Facility Census: 61. Findings Include: a) Policy review A review of the facility's policy titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Misappropriation reporting and investigating with a policy accepting date of 03/2023 found the following pertaining to the reporting of alleged allegations: [...]
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure all allegations of abuse and or neglect were reported to all state agencies as required. This was true for three (3) of 16 residents reviewed for the care area of abuse during the long term care survey process. Resident Identifiers: #1, #12, and #20. Facility Census: 61. Findings Include: a) Resident #1 On 03/04/25 at 9:20 PM Nurse Aide (NA) #107 was observed transferring Resident #1 from his recliner in the hallway to his wheelchair. NA #107 completed the transfer by himself and had the assistance of no other staff members. No devices were used for this transfer. The resident was wearing no skid sock during this transfer. On 03/04/25 at 9:29 PM, NA #107 was again observed transferring Resident #1 from his wheelchair to his recliner in the hallway. [...]
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for resident #54 by not providing a goal in the care plan. Resident #20 for accident hazards, and Resident #49 for comfort care process. This was found true for three (3) of 34 residents care plans reviewed during the long term care survey process. Resident Identifier: #54, #20, and #49. Facility Census: 61.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interviews the facility failed to revise care plans related to activities. This was found true for four (4) of 34 care plans reviewed during the long-term care survey process. Resident identifiers: #21, #46, #32, and #15. Facility census:61.
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, resident interview, and staff interview the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This failed practice was found true for four (4) of six (6)residents reviewed for activities during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifiers #15, #21, #46, and #32. Facility census 61.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow physician's orders relating to medication administration for Resident #33, #50, #51, #62, #46, #216, #38 #6, #35, #17 and #43 as well as 15-minute observations and weekly skin assessments, and comfort care as well as documentation of an allegation of neglect for Resident #11. This is true for 13 of 34 residents reviewed during the survey process. Resident identifiers: #33, #50, #51, #62, #46, #216, #38, #6, #35, #17, #43, #49, and #11. Facility census: 61. Findings Include: a) Resident #33 On 03/03/25 at 2:32 PM, a review of a facility-reported incident (FRI) dated 07/17/24 found Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #134 did not follow physician's orders regarding medication administration and neurological (neuro) checks on the A wing. [...]
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to deploy sufficient staff to meet the needs of the residents residing at the facility. This has the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. Resident identifiers: 2, 56, 214, 31. Facility census: 61.
- E Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and resident interview the facility failed to notify residents of changes on the menu. This failed practice was a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. Resident identifier #57. Facility census 61. Findings Include: a) Resident #57 During the initial interview on 03/04/25 at 9:23 AM, Resident #57 stated, The food sucks, It's the same old stuff. Like today is soup and sandwich but they don't tell us what the soup or the sandwich is. I am not sure if I like it or not, so I ordered grilled cheese and tomato soup. They change the menu all the time and don't tell us what the change is. [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain infection control standards during incontinence care for Resident #1, who was on enhanced barrier precautions, by not wearing the appropriate PPE, by throwing soiled clothing, linens and a brief on the floor of the shower room, and continuing to wear soiled gloves throughout the unit after the incontinence care was provided for Resident #1; and, storing clean linen in the shower room, and did not maintain contact/droplet precautions during an influenza outbreak. Resident identifier: #1. Facility Census: 61. Findings Include: a) Resident #1 On 03/04/25 at 9:20 PM, Resident #1 was observed sitting in a recliner with visible signs of urinary signs of urinary incontinence on Resident #1's pants. The resident was transferred from recliner to the wheelchair. [...]
- E Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete required yearly education for two (2) Nurse Aides (NAs) at the facility. This has the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents residing in the facility. Facility census: 61.
- D Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, family interview, and staff interviews the facility failed to allow family members to visit with residents in the residents room. This failed practice was found true for (1) one of (2) two residents reviewed for dignity during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifier: #40. Facility census: 61. Findings Include: a) Resident #40 During a phone interview on 03/04/25 at 11:53 AM, the Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) for Resident #40 stated, They told me that I am not allowed to go to her room, we only get to visit in the lobby. I think that is a bunch of (b***sh*t.) The State Agency (SA) asked MPOA, How long has it been since you were allowed in Resident #40's room? The MPOA stated, I come every other day and it has been like this since Covid started. An observation on 03/04/25 at 11:04 AM, revealed the MPOA and Resident #40 sitting in the lobby visiting. [...]
- D Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that a the circumstances surrounding a facility initiated discharge was approprialtey documented in a resident's record and that information regarding their unwillingness to readmit him was conveyed to the acute care facility he was transferred/discharged to at the time of the transfer/discharge. The facility discharged Resident #214 from and refusedto accept the resident back from the hospital after sending him out. This was true for one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed for discharges during the survey process. Resident identifier: #214. Facility census: 61.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure they referred one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for a Level II PASARR evaluation and determination after the resident had a newly evident mental disorder. Resident identifier #15. Resident census: 61.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Pre-admission screening (PAS) included all psychiatric diagnoses for Resident #50. This is true for one (1) of one (1) resident reviewed during the initial screening process of the survey. Resident #50. Facility Census: 61. Findings Include: a) Resident #50 On 03/03/25 at 3:28 PM, a record review was completed. The review found the PAS was not available on the electronic medical record (EMR). On 03/10/25 at 2:31 PM, the PAS dated 02/15/22 was reviewed. There was no documentation found for the diagnoses of anxiety disorder, unspecified; depressed mood, unspecified; PTSD; and hallucinations. On 03/10/25 at 2:48 PM, the Director of Social Services #11 was interviewed. The Director of Social Services stated, we received this from (Name of an acute psychiatric facility). [...]
July 19, 2023Standard inspection · 13 citations
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure an accurate system of medication records that enabled periodic accurate reconciliation and accounting for all controlled medications for prompt identification of loss or potential diversion of controlled medications for 3 of 3 medication carts inspected.
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications, used in the facility, were stored, in accordance with current accepted professional practices. This was true for medications stored in one (1) of two (2) medication storage rooms. The facility failed to ensure the temperature of the refrigerator was maintained at the manufacturer's acceptable temperature range for storage. This practice had the potential to effect more than a minimum number of residents. Facility census: 59.
- E Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation and staff interviews the facility failed to provide an attendance signature form to show all required members attended at least one (1) Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) meeting every quarter. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents who currently reside at the facility. Facility census 59.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documents and staff interview the facility failed to accurately monitor for waterborne pathogens. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents who currently reside at the facility, Facility census 59.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure each resident received privacy during a treatment. This was based on a random opportunity for discovery and was true for Resident #32, who was not provided privacy during an enteral feeding. Resident identifier: #32. Census: 59.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure all resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment. This was a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Facility census 59.
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to complete a discharge assessment for Resident #43. This was true for one (1) of one (1) resident reviewed for Resident Assessments. Resident identifier: #43. Facility census: 59.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to have an accurate assessment to reflect the residents' status. This was true for one (1) out of 17 reviewed for accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS). Resident identifier: # 45. Facility census 59.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's Pre-admission Screening (PAS) reflected pre-admission diagnoses for one (1) of one (1) resident reviewed for the category of PASARR, during the long-term care survey. Resident identifier #16. Census 59.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reivew and staff interview the facility failed to ensure one (1) resident who had unwitnessed falls had neurological checks completed as instructed on the assessment flow sheet. Resident identifier: #45. Facility census: 59.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, record review, and staff interview the failed to implement interventions, including adequate supervision consistent with a resident's needs, goals, care plan and current professional standards of practice in order to eliminate the risk, if possible, and, if not, reduce the risk of an accident. Resident identifier: # 45. Facility census 59.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to deliver respiratory care services consistent with professional standards of practice. A physician's order for oxygen was not followed. This was a random opportunity for discovery, during the Long-Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP). Resident Identifier: #18. Facility Census: 59.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteThe facility failed to ensure that a resident received the treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice in regard to monitoring pain levels. This was true for one (1) of one (1) resident reviewed for Pain. Resident Identifier: #7. Facility census: 59.
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 1 on March 12, 2025, 6 on July 19, 2023.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- C Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- C To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | Fine | $45,694 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.99 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.17 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.64 | 3.17 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.10 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.72 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 42.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.62 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.54 on weekdays and 3.64 on weekends, 34% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.96 in April to June 2025 to 4.99 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.99 | 1.17 | 5.54 | 3.64 | 0.5% | 0 of 90 | 57 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.22 | 0.76 | 3.50 | 2.51 | 0.0% | 31 of 92 | 59 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.61 | 1.13 | 4.87 | 3.93 | 51.0% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.96 | 1.32 | 5.31 | 4.06 | 52.1% | 0 of 91 | 58 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| West Virginia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.56 | 0.67 | 3.75 | 3.08 | 3.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
Official wage estimates for West Virginia
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $17.66 | $17.05 to $18.47 | 9,390 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $26.61 | $23.71 to $29.47 | 6,050 |
| Registered nurses | $38.52 | $32.77 to $47.97 | 23,430 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.8 | 14.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.5 | 15.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 47.8 | 13.4 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Majestic Care of Lakin's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: This nursing home is not required to submit data for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on July 2, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on July 2, 2026: "Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on July 2, 2026: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 2, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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West Virginia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in West Virginia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification, Nursing Home Program, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: West Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Legal Aid of West Virginia, 1-800-834-0598. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: OHFLAC Health Care Facility Lookup, where West Virginia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Majestic Care of Lakin's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Majestic Care of Lakin 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Majestic Care of Lakin get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 2, 2026. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
- Has Majestic Care of Lakin been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $45,694 in the last three years.
- Does Majestic Care of Lakin accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Majestic Care of Lakin?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
- Something wrong on this page? Ask for a correction. We fix errors in our copy of the data; findings themselves can only be changed by CMS and the state.
- NursingHomeClear is independent and not affiliated with CMS, Medicare or any state agency. This page reports federal records; it does not rate, recommend or endorse any home, and it is not medical or legal advice.