CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 33 beds available, 44 less than the average in Hancock County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 24.9 residents during that period.
Weirton Medical Center boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in West Virginia.
During the quarter, Weirton Geriatric Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Hancock County, with 137 beds available. Stone Pear Pavilion came in second place, with 60 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Weirton Medical Center has spent a total of $658 in one fine and suffered one penalty.
In total, there was one non-profit nursing home 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.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weirton Geriatric Center | 1 |
| 2 | Stone Pear Pavilion | 4 |
| 3 | Weirton Medical Center | 5 |
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