CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
The Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital has received a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good but not outstanding option for families seeking care. It ranks #22 out of 122 nursing homes in West Virginia, placing it in the top half, and it is the best facility among three options in Ohio County. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from 8 in 2023 to 3 in 2025, which is a positive trend. However, staffing is a significant weakness with a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a concerning turnover rate of 0%, suggesting a lack of sufficient staff to meet residents' needs effectively. Notably, there have been incidents where food storage protocols were not followed, and several residents' changes in health status were not communicated to physicians, indicating potential risks to resident safety. Despite these issues, the absence of fines and an excellent health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 are encouraging signs for families considering this facility.
- Trust Score
- B
- In West Virginia
- #22/122
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most West Virginia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- RN staffing data not reported for this facility.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 23 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 23 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, staff interview and observations, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan for fall interventions was developed. The failed failed practice had the potential to ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an accurate medical record for fall intervention orders and provide documentation of the method of bathing. This ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interview and observation, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in accordance with profes...
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Nov 2023
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on policy review, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident falls resulting in serious bodily injury were reported in a timely manner to the appropriate state a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's Pre-admission Screening (PAS) r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0813
(Tag F0813)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident safety and sanitary storage, handling and consumption of food in a personal refrigerator. Resident identifier: #68 Fa...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain the garbage storage area in a sanitary condition. It was discovered the dumpster had a work glove, a food container and new...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Data
(Tag F0851)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information data by the required deadline for the FY Quarte...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0868
(Tag F0868)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on facility documentation and staff interview, the facility failed to have required members sign in at the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) meetings. This failed practice had the potenti...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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Based on medical record reviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified of changes regarding resident's physical status. This was true for three (3) of 27 samp...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow physician orders. Medication used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes mellitus was not administered within physic...
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Jun 2022
12 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure wheelchair arms were in good repair for a resident. This was a random opportunity for discovery. The failed practice was true ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to report a fall with major injury for Resident #99. This practice affected one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for falls ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to accurately complete a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assess...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to revise Resident #3's care plan for update medication for dementia with behaviors that was discontinued. This is true for on...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide oxygen therapy in accordance with professional standards of practice. The oxygen tubing was not labeled to in...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to develop an order
for the care and treatment of a vascular assess catheter for hemodialysis. This was
discovered for one (1)...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** .
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed provide pharmaceutical services to meet the need...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident #207's as needed anti-anxiety medication was limited to 14 days. This is true for one (1) of five (5) reviewed for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0810
(Tag F0810)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide special eating utensils for Resident #48. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident identifier: #...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observations and staff interview, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. During the kitchen tour it was discovered the bins con...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
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Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of commu...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
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Based on record review, staff interview and policy review, the pharmacist failed to identify and report a drug irregularity during the initial medication review and reconciliation. Resident #207's a...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most West Virginia facilities.
- • 23 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Continuous Wheeling Hospital's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within West Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Continuous Wheeling Hospital Staffed?
CMS rates CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Continuous Wheeling Hospital?
State health inspectors documented 23 deficiencies at CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL during 2022 to 2025. These included: 23 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Continuous Wheeling Hospital?
CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by WVU MEDICINE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 144 certified beds and approximately 126 residents (about 88% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in WHEELING, West Virginia.
How Does Continuous Wheeling Hospital Compare to Other West Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in West Virginia, CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 2.7 and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Continuous Wheeling Hospital?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Continuous Wheeling Hospital Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in West Virginia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Continuous Wheeling Hospital Stick Around?
CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Continuous Wheeling Hospital Ever Fined?
CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Continuous Wheeling Hospital on Any Federal Watch List?
CONTINUOUS CARE CENTER WHEELING HOSPITAL is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.