ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL
2900 FIRST STREET, Huntington, WV 25702
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL Compares
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL is a 19-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Huntington, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (32.2%) is above the West Virginia average of 22.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 19 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 14% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Huntington, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.2% — worse than the West Virginia average of 22.6% (42% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL with other nursing homes in Huntington.
What keeps ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 32.2% here versus 22.6% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 14% occupancy across 19 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL's rating advantage in Huntington?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL?
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 Huntington
Huntington sits in Cabell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.7% 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 17,456 (18.7%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $41,472
- Median home value
- $126,900
Demographics for Cabell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Huntington.
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