Wetzel County Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Mortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
5 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 14.6% | 38 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15% | 69 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.7% | 32 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 87 | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Wetzel County Hospital a Good Hospital?
Wetzel County Hospital has a trust score of 58/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in New Martinsville, WV, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wetzel County Hospital a good hospital?
Wetzel County Hospital is an acute care hospital in New Martinsville, WV with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 58/100.
Where is Wetzel County Hospital located?
Wetzel County Hospital is located at #3 East Benjamin Drive, New Martinsville, WV 26155. Phone: (304) 455-8000.
What is the star rating for Wetzel County Hospital?
Wetzel County Hospital has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Wetzel County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Wetzel County Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $76,396 | $10,342 | 86% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $54,774 | $13,081 | 76% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 17 patients/yr | $80,605 | $7,585 | 91% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 13 patients/yr | $49,181 | $8,392 | 83% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $65,599 | $11,742 | 82% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- County
- Wetzel
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 510072