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Weirton Medical Center
601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062 (opens Google Maps) · Hancock County · (304) 797-6000· 33 certified beds · avg 28 residents/day · certified since May 19, 1987 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: WVU MEDICINE (7 facilities, chain avg rating 4.3★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Feb 5, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
2.38
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 24 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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. F-0812
The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. F-0679
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. F-0689
View all 24 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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. · F-0812 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. · F-0679 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0607 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0761 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0561 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0577 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0578 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0609 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0610 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · F-0697 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0756 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0868 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0812 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0623 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0636 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0756 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0757 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0887 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (12 → 4).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 12
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityWest Virginia averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 2.38
West Virginia average: 3.55
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 2.38
West Virginia average: 0.70
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 1.47
West Virginia average: 3.07
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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 for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (2.50 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: —/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
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 |
Showing 20 of 41 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 21 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Wvu Medicine — 7 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Garrett County Subacute Unit — Oakland, MD · overall 5/5
- Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital — Wheeling, WV · overall 5/5
- Fairmont Medical Center — Fairmont, WV · overall 5/5
- Ohio Valley Health Care — Parkersburg, WV · overall 1/5
- St. Joseph's Hospital — Buckhannon, WV · overall 5/5
- Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit — Charleston, WV · overall 5/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
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?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the West Virginia midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 64% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 41 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 16 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 515077.