Weirton Medical Center
Weirton, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515077) · 33 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 797-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Weirton Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above West Virginia's state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Weirton Medical Center reports total nurse hours of 2.50 per resident per day, all RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.8%.
Weirton Medical Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported to CMS. The facility does not currently show a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation in the available data.
About this facility
Weirton Medical Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Weirton, Hancock County, West Virginia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since May 19, 1987, and is licensed for 33 beds, with an average of 28.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Weirton Medical Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its four component ratings from CMS are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Quality Measures rating of 3 stars, and Staffing rating of 2 stars, combining to the overall 4-star rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.50, all of which are RN hours (2.49656 RN hours per resident day). Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
Weirton Medical Center does not currently display a CMS abuse icon, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed in the data provided.
The facility is part of the WVU Medicine chain, which operates 7 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.3 stars. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Weirton Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 2.49656 total nurse hours per resident per day, all RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 63.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 33 beds with an average daily population of 28.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the WVU Medicine chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 19, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (4 stars), Staffing (2 stars), and Quality Measures (3 stars), which combine into the Overall rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the available data; contact the facility at 3047976000 or check Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available CMS data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 3047976000 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515077?state=WV.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.