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Weirton Geriatric Center
2525 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062
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.
Weirton Geriatric Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Weirton, West Virginia, certified for 137 beds and caring for about 129 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the West Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 47 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 18, 23 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.3 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 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), above the West Virginia median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 19.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hancock Co. median | West Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 47 | 35 | 38 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.3 | 58.3 | 47.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 19.0% | 38.0% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $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: 24 Apr 2025, 29 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×32 E ×10 F ×1 B ×1 C ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 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 | 30 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 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 | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 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 | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 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 | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | 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 | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 29 Mar 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 10 May 2023 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | 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 | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 19 Jan 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 19.0%, RNs 16.7%; 0 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 | 12.5% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.6% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.6% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Weirton Geriatric Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton Geriatric Center Esop | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1997 |
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 Hancock County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 3 facilities in Hancock County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Weirton Geriatric Center been cited for?
47 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The West Virginia median is 38 per facility.
Has Weirton Geriatric Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Weirton Geriatric Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a West Virginia median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Weirton Geriatric Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Weirton Geriatric Center Esop. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Weirton Geriatric Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Apr 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.