Cycle 1
Health 2024-06-26 · Fire 2024-06-26
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Weirton, WV
Weirton Medical Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV
(304) 797-6000
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
33
Certified beds
Average residents
30
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Wvu Medicine
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-05-19
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.59
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.78
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.96
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
5.15
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.7% |
78.8%
7.9 pts better
|
81.7%
5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.1% |
12.4%
4.3 pts better
|
12.0%
3.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% |
1.1%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.3% |
79.4%
4.9 pts better
|
79.7%
4.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.7% |
23.0%
7.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-08-31 · Fire 2022-08-31
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-05-12 · Fire 2021-05-12
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-12
C · Minimal harm
2024-06-26
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-08-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-10-12
C · Minimal harm
2022-08-31
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-10-12
C · Minimal harm
2022-08-31
K930 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Corrected 2022-10-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-12
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-06-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-12
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-06-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-12
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-06-07
C · Minimal harm
2021-05-12
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-06-07
C · Minimal harm
2021-05-12
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2021-06-07
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
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 2024-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
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 2024-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
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 2024-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
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 2024-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-26
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2024-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
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 2022-09-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2022-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
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 2022-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2022-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
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 2022-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-09-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-08-31
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2022-09-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-12
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 2021-05-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-12
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2021-05-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-12
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 2021-05-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-12
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-05-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-12
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 2021-05-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-12
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 2021-05-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
West Virginia United Health System, Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Artman, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Artman, David
Corporate Director · Individual
Artman, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bernabei, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bernabei, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Fournier, Kelli
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fournier, Kelli
Corporate Director · Individual
Frankovitch, Carl
Corporate Officer · Individual
Frankovitch, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Frankovitch, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gianni, Don
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gianni, Don
Corporate Director · Individual
Gorlock, Joi
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gorlock, Joi
Corporate Officer · Individual
Grace, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Grace, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Greco, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Greco, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Myers, Luke
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Myers, Luke
Corporate Director · Individual
Paolo, Joe
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Paolo, Joe
Corporate Director · Individual
Schauble, Drew
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Shah, Atul
Corporate Officer · Individual
Shockley, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Shockley, James
Corporate Director · Individual
Shockley, James
Corporate Officer · Individual
Weigel, Sondra
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Weigel, Sondra
Corporate Director · Individual
Weigel, Sondra
Corporate Officer · Individual
West Virginia United Health System, Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Winwood, Scott
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Winwood, Scott
Corporate Director · Individual
Wright, Albert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wright, Albert
Corporate Director · Individual
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