Weirton Geriatric Center
Weirton, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515037) · 137 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 723-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Weirton Geriatric Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Weirton Geriatric Center reports 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 19.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Weirton Geriatric Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Weirton Geriatric Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Weirton, Hancock County, West Virginia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 21, 1970. The facility is licensed for 137 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 129.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Weirton Geriatric Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Staffing rating of 5 stars, and Quality Measures rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.64, including 0.98 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 19.0%.
Regarding the facility's penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months, so the current ratings should reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this listing.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current inspection reports and details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Weirton Geriatric Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the West Virginia state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.64 hours per resident per day, with 0.98 RN hours per resident per day and a 19.0% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Weirton Geriatric Center has 137 certified beds with an average daily census of 129.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in the CMS record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 21, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), which combine into the overall 5-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 3047234300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3047234300 and review the full inspection record at the Medicare Care Compare link for this facility.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515037?state=WV.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.