GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME
159 EDGINGTON LANE, Wheeling, WV 26003
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME Compares
GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME is a 192-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wheeling, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.6%) is below the West Virginia average of 14.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 192 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wheeling, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.6% — better than the West Virginia average of 14.0% (74% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (34% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (68% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.7% — better than the West Virginia average of 22.6% (35% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Wheeling.
What keeps GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.6% here versus 14.0% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 192 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wheeling
Wheeling sits in Ohio County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.8% 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,116 (21.8%)
- Median age
- 43.2 years
- Median household income
- $48,056
- Median home value
- $127,600
Demographics for Ohio County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wheeling.
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