PARKERSBURG CENTER
1716 GIHON ROAD, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PARKERSBURG CENTER Compares
PARKERSBURG CENTER is a 66-bed for-profit nursing facility in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (32.4%) is above the West Virginia average of 22.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 66 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Parkersburg, the local average is 1.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.6% — worse than the West Virginia average of 13.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — about the same as the West Virginia average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.2% (39% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.4% — worse than the West Virginia average of 22.5% (44% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PARKERSBURG CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PARKERSBURG CENTER with other nursing homes in Parkersburg.
How is PARKERSBURG CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is PARKERSBURG CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.6% here versus 13.4% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PARKERSBURG CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 4.2% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PARKERSBURG CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 66 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PARKERSBURG CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PARKERSBURG CENTER lag behind other Parkersburg options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Parkersburg
Parkersburg sits in Wood County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% 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+
- 17,180 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 43.8 years
- Median household income
- $48,711
- Median home value
- $126,300
Demographics for Wood County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Parkersburg.
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