Weirton, WV

Weirton Geriatric Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2525 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, WV

(304) 723-4300

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

137

Certified beds

Average residents

121

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1970-05-21

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.03

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.60

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.34

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.53

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

17%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

29%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.3
1.9
1.4 pts worse
1.9
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.9
0.5 pts better
1.8
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
96.7%
3.3 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
97.6%
2.4 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
4.5%
2 pts better
3.3%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
6.8%
5.6 pts better
11.4%
10.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
6.6%
2.9 pts better
5.4%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.3%
27.0%
2.7 pts better
19.6%
4.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.6%
15.5%
0.1 pts worse
16.7%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 21.5%
19.5%
2 pts worse
16.3%
5.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.3%
17.6%
0.3 pts better
14.9%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.5%
0.3 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.3%
1.8%
0.5 pts worse
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.6%
22.4%
2.2 pts worse
19.8%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.0%
4.7%
2.7 pts better
5.1%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.0%
78.8%
18.2 pts better
81.7%
15.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 3.4%
12.4%
9 pts better
12.0%
8.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.1%
1.1 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.9%
79.4%
11.5 pts better
79.7%
11.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 38.2%
23.0%
15.2 pts worse
23.9%
14.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-24 · Fire 2025-04-24

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-03-29 · Fire 2023-03-29

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-11-18 · Fire 2021-11-18

23 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-11

C · Minimal harm 2025-04-24

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2022-01-10

C · Minimal harm 2021-11-18

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-01-10

C · Minimal harm 2021-11-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-01-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-28

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-05-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-28

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F914 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-29

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-05-10

B · Minimal harm 2023-03-29

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2023-05-10

G · Actual harm 2021-11-18

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-01-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-01-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-01-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-01-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-02-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-01-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-01-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2022-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-18

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2022-01-19

C · Minimal harm 2021-11-18

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-01-19

C · Minimal harm 2021-11-18

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2022-01-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Weirton Geriatric Center Esop

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 1997-01-01
Brancazio, Helen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-01-26
Keister, Dottie

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2006-08-22
Pulice, Vickie

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-08-03
Pulice, Vickie

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2000-03-03
Quattrochi, Geno

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-08-03
Quattrochi, Geno

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1983-11-17
Quattrochi, Jason

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-08-03
Quattrochi, Jason

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-12-21
Quattrochi, Rhonda

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2006-08-22
Quattrochi, Rhonda

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1982-07-14
Richards, Casey

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-08-29
Richards, Casey

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-09-08

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