Weirton Medical Center

Name: Weirton Medical Center
Address: 601 COLLIERS WAY, Weirton, WV, 26062, US
Telephone: 3047976000

601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062 · Hancock County · 33 certified beds · avg 28 residents/day · certified since May 19, 1987

Part of chain: WVU MEDICINE (7 facilities, chain avg rating 4.3★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.38

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (24)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Feb 5, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Feb 5, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Feb 5, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Feb 5, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Jun 26, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Jun 26, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Jun 26, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jun 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time.
Jun 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman.
Jun 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
Jun 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Jun 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Jun 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Jun 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
Jun 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Jun 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months.
Aug 31, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 31, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Aug 31, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Aug 31, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that.
Aug 31, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
Aug 31, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Aug 31, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Aug 31, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (12 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	8	E
2024	12	E
2026	4	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	West Virginia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.38	3.55	3.95	bottom 1% in West Virginia; bottom 2% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	2.38	0.70	0.69	top 2% in West Virginia; top 1% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	1.47	3.07	3.50	bottom 1% in West Virginia; bottom 1% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	1.55	0.40	0.48	top 2% in West Virginia; top 2% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	63.8	44.1	45.8	bottom 9% in West Virginia; bottom 11% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	55.6	42.4	42.9	bottom 26% in West Virginia; bottom 28% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.50, RN 2.50, weekend 1.55. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: —/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
West Virginia United Health System, INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/01/2025
Artman, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Artman, David	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2012
Artman, David	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Artman, David	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Bernabei, John	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Bernabei, John	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Fournier, Kelli	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Fournier, Kelli	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Frankovitch, Carl	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Frankovitch, John	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/15/2015
Frankovitch, John	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Gianni, Don	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Gianni, Don	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Gorlock, Joi	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Gorlock, Joi	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Gorlock, Joi	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Grace, Michael	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Grace, Michael	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Greco, John	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
"Where do you post your latest state inspection results and the ombudsman's contact information?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Weirton Geriatric Center	2.2 mi	Weirton, WV	★★★★★	4/5
Laurels of Steubenville the	6.0 mi	Steubenville, OH	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Brightwood Center	6.2 mi	Follansbee, WV	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF
Carriage Inn of Steubenville	7.1 mi	Steubenville, OH	★★★★☆	3/5
Villa Vista Royale LLC	7.8 mi	Steubenville, OH	★★★★★	5/5
Steubenville Country Club Manor	8.0 mi	Steubenville, OH	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Wellsburg Healthcare Center	8.9 mi	Wellsburg, WV	★★★★★	5/5
Sienna Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation	9.4 mi	Wintersville, OH	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Dixon Healthcare Center	10.4 mi	Wintersville, OH	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Stone Pear Pavilion	15.3 mi	Chester, WV	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Valley Oaks Care Center	16.3 mi	East Liverpool, OH	★★★☆☆	3/5
Orchards of East Liverpool, the	17.6 mi	East Liverpool, OH	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 515077.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Weirton Medical Center

601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062 · 3047976000

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
☐ "Where do you post your latest state inspection results and the ombudsman's contact information?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 515077 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)