The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited November 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER
WEIRTON, WV · Medicare-certified · 137 beds
In good standing
For-profit
5 of 5 overall
WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER in Weirton, WV has an overall 5-star rating, with strong staffing (5 stars) and above-benchmark nurse staffing at 4.63 hours per resident per day versus the federal 4.1 benchmark. Health inspections are 4 stars, quality measures are 2 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations included food/fluids, pharmacist drug review, and garbage disposal issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6335 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 24, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6335.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.94
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58
- Nurse aides
- 3.11
- Weekend nursing
- 4.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 18%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.2%16%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%3.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%1.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%1.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%3.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.1%15.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
31.7%10.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.6%27.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
35.1%15%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1%2.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.7%89.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited November 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide bedroom privacy when residents needed it. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 914 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 127.6 residents on an average day (93% of 137 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 56 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.