Lakin Hospital
Ownership: Not reported in our data
West Columbia, WV • Nursing home ID 51E124
What Families Need to Know
| Registered nurse staffing |
1.20 hours per resident daily
WV average: 0.62 hours daily
94.0% more RN time than other WV facilities
Ranked #8 of 121 WV nursing homes for RN care
More RN time than 93% of WV facilities |
|---|---|
| Total nursing care |
4.42 hours per resident daily
WV average: 3.48 hours daily
27.0% more total care than other WV facilities
Ranked #14 of 121 WV nursing homes for total care
More total staffing than 88% of WV facilities |
| Quality & safety record |
Quality rating: 4 out of 5 stars
17 problems found during recent inspections
Higher quality rating
Average problems
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How to read this: RN hours focus on registered nurses (medical care). Total hours include all nursing staff.
A facility can have high total hours but low RN hours—these measure different things.
Overall Score
78
Out of 100 (compared to other WV nursing homes)
Good performance
Based on staffing levels, quality ratings, and inspection results
What Families Should Look For
Good nursing homes typically have:
- More registered nurse hours
- Higher quality ratings (4–5 stars)
- Fewer inspection problems
- Strong total staffing (more day-to-day attention)
Why this matters: Better staffing and quality scores are linked to safer, more attentive care for residents—and more support for families.
Better-Staffed Nursing Homes Nearby
Other WV nursing homes with more registered nurse hours per resident:
Better-staffed facilities in WV
Nursing homes in WV with higher registered nurse hours per resident per day
- Thomas Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit 3.19 RN hrs/res/day
- United Transitional Care Center 1.76 RN hrs/res/day
- Fairmont Medical Center 1.69 RN hrs/res/day
- Weirton Medical Center 1.65 RN hrs/res/day
- Arthur B Hodges Center, The 1.40 RN hrs/res/day
Understanding Nursing Home Terms
Registered Nurses (RNs): The most skilled nursing staff who can give medications and manage complex care.
HPRD: “Hours Per Resident per Day”—how much staff time each resident gets, on average.
Quality rating (stars): A 1–5 rating based on clinical outcomes and resident health.
Inspection problems: Issues found during official inspections—from minor paperwork to serious safety concerns.
LPNs / CNAs: Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants—vital hands-on care roles with different training levels.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional advice about care decisions.
Questions about this data? Learn how we calculate these scores or report an error.