PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE
20 HOMESTEAD AVENUE, Wheeling, WV 26003
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE Compares
PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wheeling, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.1%) is below the West Virginia average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 150 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% 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: 14.2% — worse than the West Virginia average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (53% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (48% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.0% — better than the West Virginia average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE with other nursing homes in Wheeling.
How is PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.5% here versus 4.4% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 150 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PETERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE lag behind other Wheeling options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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