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Weirton Geriatric Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

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CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer

CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Weirton Geriatric Center was owned by Weirton Geriatric Center Esop, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in Hancock County, has been owned by Weirton Geriatric Center Esop since Jan. 1, 1997.

Weirton Geriatric Center is registered as a for-profit facility.

During that period, the nursing home had an overall rating of one from the CMS, which is lagging behind the average of 2.6 recorded for nursing homes in West Virginia. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.

According to the data, Weirton Geriatric Center aided an average of 117.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 137 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Weirton Geriatric Center spent a total of $3,250 in one fine and suffered two penalties.

In total, there were two for-profit nursing homes in Hancock County, West Virginia.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need 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.”

Nursing Homes in Hancock County as of Q4 2023

Nursing HomeOwnerOwnership TypeOverall RatingAvg. No. of Residents per day
Stone Pear PavilionJames Fox, Janet Fox, and Scott FoxFor profit - Corporation456.4
Weirton Geriatric CenterWeirton Geriatric Center EsopFor profit - Corporation1117.8

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