FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER

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Care Quality Indicators

How FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER Compares

FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER is a 30-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fairmont, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (18.3%) is below the West Virginia average of 22.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 30 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.

Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fairmont, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. West Virginia average

• Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.3% — better than the West Virginia average of 22.6%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Fairmont

Fairmont sits in Marion County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with West Virginia as a whole (19.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

11,035 (19.6%)

Median age

41.0 years

Median household income

$52,856

Median home value

$122,700

Demographics for Marion County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fairmont.

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