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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 515055

Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital

WHEELING, West Virginia · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 144

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Finances, as filed

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Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 04/01/2021
MCCRACKEN, THOMASADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025
MERCER, WILLIAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025
BORCHERS, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025
BRENNAN, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2021
GERBER, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/22/2026
HARRISON, DOUGLASSCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/20/2019
JACKSON, JEFFERYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025
JEFFERSON, JOSHUACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025
MILLER, KIMBERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/22/2026
MILTON, CHARLESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/22/2026
NICKERSON, DONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2021
RIGBY, DONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2021
STEPHEN, STACICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025
WACK, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2021
WRIGHT, ALBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2021
BANE, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/23/2023
HARRISON, DOUGLASSCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/20/2019
MCCRACKEN, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025
MCCRACKEN, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025
MERCER, WILLIAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025
WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2021
MERCER, WILLIAMTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2025

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of WHEELING HOSPITAL INC (enrollment ID O20260520003110).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INCOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1004/1/2021
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
THOMAS MCCRACKENIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM MERCERIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ALBERT WRIGHTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing4/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BENJAMIN GERBERIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/22/2026
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
CHARLES CLARK MILTONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/22/2026
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DON RIGBYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing4/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DONALD A NICKERSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing4/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DOUGLASS HARRISONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing6/20/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JEFFERY JACKSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOSHUA JEFFERSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KIMBERLY MILLERIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/22/2026
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARK E BRENNANIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing4/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
STACI STEPHENIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
THOMAS G WACKIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing4/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TIMOTHY BORCHERSIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DOUGLASS HARRISONIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing6/20/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
THOMAS MCCRACKENIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM BANEIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing1/23/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
THOMAS MCCRACKENIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing4/1/2021
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
WILLIAM MERCERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM MERCERIndividualTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/5/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1August 28, 2025August 28, 202531
2November 29, 2023November 29, 202380
3June 23, 2022June 23, 2022120

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

23 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
August 28, 2025HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 6, 2025
August 28, 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 6, 2025
August 28, 2025HealthF 0842Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 6, 2025
November 29, 2023HealthF 0580Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 15, 2024
November 29, 2023HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 15, 2024
November 29, 2023HealthF 0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 15, 2024
November 29, 2023HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 15, 2024
November 29, 2023HealthF 0813Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 15, 2024
November 29, 2023HealthF 0814Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 15, 2024
November 29, 2023HealthF 0851Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 15, 2024
November 29, 2023HealthF 0868Administration DeficienciesHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 15, 2024
June 23, 2022HealthF 0584Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0810Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022
June 23, 2022HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 1, 2022

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Church related
Legal Business NameWHEELING HOSPITAL INC
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1975-12-05
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanY
County/ParishOhio
Telephone Number3042433800
Chain NameWVU MEDICINE
Chain ID571
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds144
Average Number of Residents per Day127.8
Overall Rating5
Health Inspection Rating5
QM Rating2
Long-Stay QM Rating1
Short-Stay QM Rating3
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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