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Nursing homes in Hancock County, West Virginia
Hancock County, West Virginia, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 230 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 106 health deficiencies over three cycles, 46.1 per 100 beds against 48.1 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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.
| Measure | Hancock County | West Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 123 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 46.1 | 48.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $3.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton Geriatric Center | Weirton | 137 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 47 | 34.3 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton | 33 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 72.7 | — | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Stone Pear Pavilion | Chester | 60 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 58.3 | — | 4 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 6 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: The Orchards (1), Wvu Medicine (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hancock County, West Virginia?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 230 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hancock County have the highest CMS ratings?
Weirton Geriatric Center (5 stars), Weirton Medical Center (4 stars), Stone Pear Pavilion (2 stars)
How do Hancock County nursing homes compare with West Virginia?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 46.1 per 100 beds against 48.1 statewide.