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
Chain footprint
7 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 4 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Hospital-based
Yes
CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.59
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.78
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.92 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.96
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.07 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
5.33
All reported nurse hours · state 3.69 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
3.37
RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
5.15
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.18 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
1.09
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.39 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.18
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.59
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.35
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.36
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover · state 40% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover · state 43% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,277
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
58.08
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0133
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0.95
Baseline 23.62% · Performance 22.66% · Measure score 0.95 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.95
Healthcare-associated infections
7.99
Baseline 5.63% · Performance 5.45% · Measure score 7.99 · Achievement 7.99 · Improvement 2.46
Total nurse turnover
8.48
Baseline 33.33% · Performance 29.03% · Measure score 8.48 · Achievement 8.48 · Improvement 4.57
Adjusted total nurse staffing
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 12.5% |
10.72%
1.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 315 · Observed rate 12.38% · Lower 95% interval 9.9% |
| Discharge to community | 57.11% |
50.57%
6.5 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 297 · Observed rate 55.56% · Lower 95% interval 52.3% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.83 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 92% |
95.27%
3.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 161 · Denominator 175 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 175 |
| Discharge self-care score | 7.28% |
53.69%
46.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 151 |
| Discharge mobility score | 2.65% |
50.94%
48.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 151 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.57% |
2.29%
1.7 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 175 · Adjusted rate 0.91% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.45% |
7.12%
1.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 165 · Observed rate 2.42% · Lower 95% interval 2.99% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.04% |
8.2%
6.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 49 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 66.67% |
42%
24.7 pts better
|
Numerator 140 · Denominator 210 |
| Discharge function score | 11.92% |
56.45%
44.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 151 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 97.78% |
95.95%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 45 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.46% |
96.28%
2.2 pts better
|
Numerator 128 · Denominator 130 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 12.9% |
25.2%
12.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 93 |
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 · Q1 94.1% · Q2 92.9% · Q3 81.2% · Q4 78.3% · 4Q avg 86.7% |
| 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 · Adjusted 8.1% · Observed 7.7% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 84.3% |
| 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 · Adjusted 30.7% · Observed 25.8% · Expected 20.0% · Used in QM five-star |
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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