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
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 144 beds available, 18 less than the average in Ohio County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 114.8 residents during that period.
Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in West Virginia.
During the quarter, Good Shepherd Nursing Home stood out as the largest nursing home in Ohio County, with 192 beds available. Guardian Elder Care at Wheeling came in second place, with 150 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital has spent a total of $6,500 in two fines and suffered two penalties.
In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Ohio 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.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Shepherd Nursing Home | 5 |
| 2 | Guardian Elder Care at Wheeling | 1 |
| 3 | Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital | 3 |
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