Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Wheeling, West Virginia
2 of 3 nursing homes in Wheeling (67%) meet our strict criteria. The West Virginia statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
486
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$147,234 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Wheeling, West Virginia, is adequate, with 67% of the 3 facilities recommended. Families should be aware that while Good Shepherd Nursing Home stands out with a 4-star rating, there is one facility to avoid due to total fines of $147,234.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 GOOD SHEPHERD NURSING HOME (70) — Good Shepherd Nursing Home stands out with its 4★ CMS rating and a solid Grade B, reflecting consistent quality in care. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus, ensuring that residents receive compassionate support in a 192-bed environment, all while maintaining a commendable Trust Score of 70/100 with no fines.
- 2 CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL (70) — Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital boasts a commendable 4★ CMS rating alongside a Grade B, indicating reliable service and care. This non-profit facility, with its focus on community well-being, offers a supportive environment for its 144 residents, reinforced by a Trust Score of 70/100 and zero fines.
The other 1 Wheeling facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $147K.
Recommended
Good Shepherd Nursing Home stands out with its 4★ CMS rating and a solid Grade B, reflecting consistent quality in care. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus, ensuring that residents receive compassionate support in a 192-bed environment, all while maintaining a commendable Trust Score of 70/100 with no fines.
Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital boasts a commendable 4★ CMS rating alongside a Grade B, indicating reliable service and care. This non-profit facility, with its focus on community well-being, offers a supportive environment for its 144 residents, reinforced by a Trust Score of 70/100 and zero fines.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Wheeling Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $147,234
Questions Wheeling Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Wheeling's city average is 3.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Wheeling facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Wheeling avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Wheeling facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Wheeling, WV are recommended?
2 of 3 nursing homes in Wheeling (67%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Wheeling "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Wheeling?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.