WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER
2525 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Weirton, WV 26062
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER Compares
WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER is a 137-bed for-profit nursing facility in Weirton, 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 staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.2%) is below the West Virginia average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 137 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Weirton, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.9% — worse than the West Virginia average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.5% (44% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the West Virginia average of 4.4% (51% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.0% — 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 WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER with other nursing homes in Weirton.
How is WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER addressing its quality measures 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 WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 4.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.2% here versus 4.4% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 137 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WEIRTON GERIATRIC CENTER?
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 WEIRTON GERIATRIC 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 Weirton
Weirton sits in Hancock County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than West Virginia as a whole (19.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,750 (23.2%)
- Median age
- 47.0 years
- Median household income
- $48,140
- Median home value
- $94,600
Demographics for Hancock County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Weirton.
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