Five WVU Medicine skilled nursing facilities recognized by U.S. News & World Report
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Five WVU Medicine skilled nursing facilities have earned the highest possible rating, “High Performing,” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Nursing Homes ratings.
To be recognized as one of the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes, a home must have been “High Performing” in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or both. Only 19 percent of almost 15,000 skilled nursing facilities rated by U.S. News meet that standard.
Short-term rehabilitation is for patients following a hospitalization for surgery, heart attack, stroke, injury, or similar condition. Long-term care is for patients who are no longer able to live independently and need help with daily activities.
The WVU Medicine facilities recognized as “High Performing” for short-term rehabilitation are:
- Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Subacute Rehabilitation Unit in Oakland, Maryland;
- Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit in Charleston;
- United Hospital Center’s United Transitional Care Center in Bridgeport;
- Weirton Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Center; and
- Wheeling Hospital’s Continuous Care Center, which was also recognized as “High Performing” for long-term care.
The short-term ratings are based on an assessment of nine quality measures, using data from the federal government’s Care Compare program. Those measures include staffing levels, medical outcomes, and resident complaints.
Similarly, the long-term ratings are based on an assessment carried out by U.S. News of eight quality measures, including staffing, medical outcomes, resident complaints, vaccinations, and appropriate use of medications.
The quality of care provided to the 1.2 million residents of U.S. skilled nursing facilities varies widely. U.S. News publishes ratings of nursing homes, as well as other information, including whether the facility is part of a continuing care retirement community or offers memory care. This is one example of how U.S. News uses “data journalism” – in-depth, unbiased analyses of the best data available – to help consumers make important healthcare decisions.
“We are proud of this recognition and honored each time someone selects WVU Medicine as their provider of choice,” Albert L. Wright, Jr., president and CEO of the WVU Health System, said. “Most importantly, we are grateful to the employees whose hard work and dedication to our patients made these ratings possible.”
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