Weirton Medical Center
Weirton, WV · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 51T023)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
Ownership: Government · Phone: (304) 797-6104 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV shows results no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS reports 0 of 5 measures as better and 0 as worse than the national benchmark.
Patients at Weirton Medical Center are discharged back to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate, according to CMS data.
Weirton Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Weirton, WV, operated under government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Weirton Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Weirton, Hancock County, West Virginia, certified for Medicare participation since July 1, 2013. It is operated under government ownership.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically including physical, occupational, and sometimes speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than to a long-term care setting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Weirton Medical Center's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, is also no different than the national rate. CMS's healthcare-associated infection measures (catheter-associated urinary tract infection and C. diff) are not reported for this facility, which CMS notes often occurs because of low case counts rather than any indication of poor performance.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 measures — meaning its reported results are generally in line with national averages. Families are encouraged to review the full, current details on CMS Care Compare, as this summary reflects a specific data snapshot in time.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a serious health event, whereas nursing homes typically provide longer-term, less intensive care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Weirton Medical Center's rate of discharge to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS has not published infection data (catheter-associated UTI or C. diff) for this facility, often due to low case counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Weirton Medical Center has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2013.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2013.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at (304) 797-6104 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, indicating results generally consistent with national averages.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/51T023?state=WV.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical outcomes for conditions similar to yours; contact the facility directly at (304) 797-6104 for specifics.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements typically go through your hospital's discharge planning team; contact Weirton Medical Center at (304) 797-6104 to confirm their admission process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.