Good Shepherd Nursing Home tops Ohio County in size for Q1 2026

During the first quarter of 2026, Good Shepherd Nursing Home ranked as the largest nursing facility in Ohio County, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.

The data indicates that Good Shepherd Nursing Home offered 192 beds, which is 30 more than the county average for the period. The facility served an average of 175.9 residents during that timeframe.

Good Shepherd Nursing Home received a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5, exceeding the West Virginia average of 2.9 for nursing homes.

For the quarter, Peterson Rehabilitation and Healthcare was the county’s second largest nursing home with 150 beds, while Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital was third with 144 beds.

Good Shepherd Nursing Home did not incur any fines or penalties in the first quarter of 2026.

There were two non-profit nursing homes in Ohio County, West Virginia, during the period.

U.S. Census Bureau estimates show a growing older adult population as the number of children declines nationwide. From 2020 through 2024, Americans age 65 and older grew by 13%, while those under 18 dropped by 1.7%. The older adult population in the U.S. has risen significantly over the past century, increasing from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.

A 2021 analysis estimates that about half of this demographic, or around 28 million people, could need long-term services and support at some point. The research also suggests that more than a third might ultimately require nursing home care.

“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 insurance education 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.”

The information for this article is from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Access the source data here.