Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Church
Wheeling Hospital, Inc
- 1 Medical Park, Wheeling, WV 26003
- (304) 243-3000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Wheeling Hospital, Inc carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.526 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 7084 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.694 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.038 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.745 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 9099 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 8.868 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.226 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.078 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.541 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 159 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 4.287 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.467 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 22 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.203 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.018 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.806 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 61156 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 2.731 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.366 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.214 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.709 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 58622 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 26.967 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 11 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.408 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 5.9 | Same as national | 87 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | Same as national | 1205 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.5 | Same as national | 194 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.4 | Same as national | 69 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 11 | Same as national | 115 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.8 | Same as national | 294 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 19.8 | Worse than national | 465 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.8 | Same as national | 118 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.67 | Same as national | 4067 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 181.90 | Same as national | 65 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.16 | Same as national | 4952 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.31 | Same as national | 5136 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.47 | Same as national | 1200 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.49 | Same as national | 477 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.70 | Same as national | 462 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.71 | Same as national | 1246 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.54 | Same as national | 474 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.63 | Same as national | 226 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.89 | Same as national | 829 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.98 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 0.7 | Not available | 219 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 20.5 | Not available | 335 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 18.6 | Not available | 489 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as national | 2101 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.4 | Same as national | 1470 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.9 | Same as national | 182 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6 | Same as national | 182 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 522 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.4 | Same as national | 219 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.5 | Same as national | 67 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.4 | Same as national | 136 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.6 | Same as national | 335 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.4 | Same as national | 103 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.6 | Same as national | 489 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 1632 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 1632 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1632 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 | 1632 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 1632 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 1632 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 1632 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 1632 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 1632 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 93 | 3318 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 210 | 476 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 207 | 440 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 292 | 21 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 297 | 19 |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 43915 |
| Head CT results | 60 | 25 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 94 | 65 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 55 | 62 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 12 | 2688 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 85 | 664 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 93 | 267 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 99 | 154 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 90 | 665 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 99 | 338 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 204 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 95 | 144 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 94 | 1163 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Wheeling Hospital, Inc rated?
- Wheeling Hospital, Inc has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Wheeling Hospital, Inc have emergency services?
- Yes. Wheeling Hospital, Inc operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Wheeling Hospital, Inc located?
- Wheeling Hospital, Inc is located at 1 Medical Park, Wheeling, WV 26003.
- What type of hospital is Wheeling Hospital, Inc?
- Wheeling Hospital, Inc is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.