WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER in Weirton, WV has a 5 out of 5 overall star rating, with strong staffing and a 4-star health inspection score. It reports 5.43 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, no fines in the last 24 months, and a 3-star quality measures rating.
Last inspection: February 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.4277.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.86
Licensed practical nurses
1.73
Nurse aides
1.83
Weekend nursing
4.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.9%93.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of WVU MEDICINE · 7 homes · 4.4 stars avg
Occupancy
30.8 residents on an average day (93% of 33 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 39 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.