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Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital
236 Hullihen Place, Wheeling, WV 26003
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 144 beds, Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital serves Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1975.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the West Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 8, 12 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 47.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), above the West Virginia median of 3.5.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ohio Co. median | West Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 34 | 38 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.0 | 17.7 | 47.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 44.4% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $27,378 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 123 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: West Virginia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Aug 2025, 29 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
| 23 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the West Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | West Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.4% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.5% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.5% | 10.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Wheeling Hospital Inc. Chain: Wvu Medicine (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia United Health System, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2021 |
| West Virginia United Health System, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Ohio County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Nursing Home | Wheeling | 192 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 17.7 | $27K | 7 May 2026 |
| Peterson Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Wheeling | 150 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 62 | 41.3 | $147K | 1 Jul 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Ohio County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The West Virginia median is 38 per facility.
Has Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a West Virginia median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital?
It is part of the Wvu Medicine chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include West Virginia United Health System, Inc and West Virginia United Health System, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.