Clay Healthcare Center

It is a small home, certified for 60 beds, with about 58 residents on a typical day, so it usually runs close to full. Small homes can feel more personal, but beds may be limited, so ask about the current wait list.

Its own service list names physical, occupational, and speech therapy for short-term rehab, plus long-term skilled nursing. It also lists dementia and Alzheimer's care, hospice and palliative support, respite stays, wound care handled by dedicated physicians, and heart-recovery care, along with care for medically complex, pulmonary, and neurological recovery needs. Confirm any specific service directly with the home.

Government records show a federal abuse-warning flag on this home, which means inspectors cited a past incident of harm or the risk of harm to a resident. It does not tell you the full story on its own. Ask the administrator directly what the citation was about, when it happened, and what steps the home has taken since, and ask current families about their experience.

The home lists dementia and Alzheimer's care, but its pages do not describe a separate locked or secured unit. If a secured setting matters for your family member, ask the admissions team how the memory-care area is set up and staffed.

It is part of the CommuniCare family of companies, a network of about 121 homes across six states, and several CommuniCare homes in West Virginia carry the Stonerise name. In government records it is listed as a for-profit corporation. It reports both a resident council and a family council. The nearest CommuniCare home is in Charleston.

It is rated 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 out of 5 for quality measures, 2 out of 5 for health inspections, and 3 out of 5 for staffing, and one fine of about 16,100 dollars on record. Registered-nurse turnover is high here at about 64 percent. These ratings come from government inspections, not family reviews. The strong quality-measure score is a bright spot worth asking about.

Ask about the abuse-warning flag and the past fine, how many nurses and aides cover each shift given the high turnover, and which insurance and payment options apply to you. The admissions line is 304-286-4204; the home says it takes admissions 24 hours a day. We did not find posted visiting hours, so call ahead to confirm visiting days and times. Always confirm services and coverage with the facility before deciding.