Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital, a nursing facility in Ohio County, held by West Virginia United Health System, Inc. as of the first quarter of 2026, received its ownership on Jan. 1, 2021, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The facility operates as a non-profit organization.
For that reporting period, Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital earned an overall CMS rating of five, surpassing West Virginia’s state nursing home average of 2.9. CMS rates nursing homes based on inspections, staffing data and care quality for residents.
CMS data indicates the center provided care to an average of 127.7 residents daily in the first quarter of 2026, with a total licensed capacity of 144 beds. The facility currently does not have a hospital-based designation.
No fines or penalties were reported against Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital in the first quarter of 2026.
Ohio County, West Virginia recorded two non-profit nursing home facilities in total.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate the nation’s older population is rising as younger groups decrease in number. From 2020 to 2024, the population aged 65 and above grew by 13%, while the number of individuals under 18 declined by 1.7%. Over the last century, the older population in the U.S. has seen significant increases, jumping from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
A study published in 2021 estimates that up to half of Americans in this age group, or roughly 28 million people, could require long-term services and support. More than a third are projected to need nursing home care at some stage.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an educational group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital | West Virginia United Health System, Inc. | Non profit – Church related | 5 | 127.7 |
| Peterson Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Stallion WV Holdco, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 3 | 134.7 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.
