Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Weirton Geriatric Center
2525 Pennsylvania Avenue · Weirton, WV 26062 · 137 certified beds
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About Weirton Geriatric Center
Weirton Geriatric Center is a nursing home in Weirton, West Virginia. Its capacity is 137 beds, above the West Virginia median of 89 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Weirton Geriatric Center Esop. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 47 citations, the most recent on April 24, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.49 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Weirton. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (47)
Records from November 2021 to April 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2025.
April 24, 2025
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2025.
August 28, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2024.
August 28, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 6, 2024.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0914Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
March 29, 2023
Tag F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
Penalties (1)
August 13, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,350 against this nursing home on August 13, 2026.
Staffing
4.49 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.63 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Weirton Geriatric Center Esop
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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