Health Inspection

Weirton Medical Center

June 26, 2024 · Weirton, WV · 601 Colliers Way

Citations 1

CMS Rating 4/5

Beds 33

Provider ID 515077

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Weirton Medical Center

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Inspection Summary

WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER in WEIRTON, WV — inspection on June 26, 2024.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF689

Minimal harm or 42120 Few adequate amount of nutrition. This was true for one (1) of (1) residents reviewed for nutrition. Resident affected

During an interview, on 06/24/24 at 3:55 PM, the Director of Nursing confirmed that plant maintenance staff would ensure all water temperatures were immediately addressed to ensure resident safety.

515077

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 515077 B.

Wing 06/26/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Weirton Medical Center 601 Colliers Way Weirton, WV 26062

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in WEIRTON, WV, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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