Five WVU Medicine Care Facilities Receive Highest Rating in U.S. News Report

In the U.S. News & World Report best nursing homes rankings, five skilled nursing facilities belonging to WVU Medicine earned the highest rating of High Performing for the second straight year.

According to evaluations published by U.S. News & World Report, the facilities were examined in the areas of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Short-term rehabilitation provides physical therapy and nursing services following an accident or hospital stay, while long-term care offers support with medication management for chronic illnesses and activities of daily living.

According to the report's analysis, the recognized facilities provide 20 percent more total staff hours per resident day and 80 percent more physical therapy opportunities compared to the national average. They also maintain a 15 percent lower hospitalization rate for long-term residents and a 33 percent lower emergency department visit rate for rehabilitation patients.

Albert L. Wright, Jr., President and CEO of the WVU Health System, stated that this achievement is a reflection of the compassion, dedication, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the facility staff every day. It was noted that U.S. News & World Report conducts separate evaluations by examining publicly available data and information not included in CMS star ratings, with only 18 percent of facilities receiving the highest rating in this category.