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Wvu Medicine
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Wvu Medicine operates 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 2 states, with 328 certified beds; the largest presence is in West Virginia and Maryland.
14% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 36.3 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $22K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Wvu Medicine | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 15 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 33.3% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 6 |
| Maryland | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 12 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 7 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 6 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 4 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 4 |
| F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | 4 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett County Subacute Unit | Oakland | MD | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 80.0 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital | Wheeling | WV | 144 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 16.0 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Fairmont Medical Center | Fairmont | WV | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20.0 | — | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Ohio Valley Health Care | Parkersburg | WV | 66 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 43.9 | $22K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| St. Joseph'S Hospital | Buckhannon | WV | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 93.8 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit | Charleston | WV | 29 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 48.3 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton | WV | 33 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 72.7 | — | 5 Feb 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Wvu Medicine operate?
7 Medicare-certified facilities in 2 states, with 328 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Wvu Medicine facilities rated?
14% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 5 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 5. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Wvu Medicine been fined?
CMS lists 1 fines totalling $22K and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.