Weirton Geriatric Center
Nursing Home Facility
2525 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062
Weirton Geriatric Center is a senior care community located in Weirton, WV. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Weirton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (304) 723-4300.
With 137 beds, Weirton Geriatric Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Weirton average about 85 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Weirton average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 19%.
The community is located in Hancock County, WV.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 47 problems at Weirton Geriatric Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Weirton Geriatric Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 137
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.6
- Annual staff turnover 19%
- Last health inspection April 2025
Resident & family reviews
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