Weirton Geriatric Center was recognized as Hancock County’s largest nursing home in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The facility reported 137 beds, exceeding the Hancock County average by 60 beds as of the first quarter of 2026. During this timeframe, it served an average of 127.6 residents daily.
Weirton Geriatric Center earned a 5 out of 5 overall rating from CMS, which is above the West Virginia average of 2.9 for nursing homes across the state.
For the quarter, Stone Pear Pavilion was identified as the county’s second largest nursing home, operating 60 beds. Weirton Medical Center followed in third with 33 beds available.
At the close of the first quarter of 2026, Weirton Geriatric Center had no fines or penalties reported.
There were a total of two for-profit nursing homes in Hancock County, West Virginia.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that the older adult population in the United States continues to rise while numbers among younger demographics decline. From 2020 through 2024, Americans age 65 and over grew by 13%, as the population under 18 decreased by 1.7%. Over the last century, the country’s older adult population has seen significant growth, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
A 2021 study reported that nearly half of this age group—about 28 million people—may need long-term services and support, and projects that more than a third could eventually 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. “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 | 5 |
| 2 | Stone Pear Pavilion | 4 |
| 3 | Weirton Medical Center | 5 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.
