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 5 out of 5 stars, above the West Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (29.5%) is above the West Virginia average of 22.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 33 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
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.5% — worse than the West Virginia average of 22.6% (30% 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 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.
What keeps WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 29.5% here versus 22.6% across West Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 33 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
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.
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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