SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER
198 JOHN COOK NURSING HOME ROAD, Hinton, WV 25951
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How SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hinton, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (20.2%) is above the West Virginia average of 14.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hinton, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.2% — worse than the West Virginia average of 14.0% (44% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the West Virginia average of 4.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.9% — worse 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 SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Hinton.
How is SUMMERS HEALTHCARE 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 SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.2% here versus 14.0% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Hinton options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SUMMERS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
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 Hinton
Hinton sits in Summers County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 3,254 (25.6%)
- Median age
- 49.6 years
- Median household income
- $37,769
- Median home value
- $96,000
Demographics for Summers County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hinton.
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