WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER
601 COLLIERS WAY, Weirton, WV 26062
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 WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER Compares
WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER is a 33-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Weirton, West Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (27.8%) is above the West Virginia average of 22.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 33 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Weirton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. West Virginia average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.8% — worse than the West Virginia average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against West Virginia averages across 123 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER with other nursing homes in Weirton.
How is WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER addressing its staffing levels 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 is WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 27.8% here versus 22.5% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER lag behind other Weirton options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 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 WEIRTON MEDICAL 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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