Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Wetzel County Hospital
New Martinsville, WV 26155
County: Wetzel Directions Apple Maps Call (304) 455-8000
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- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
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Official links: Website for Wetzel County Hospital (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Wetzel County Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Wetzel County Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 13 min in the Wetzel County Hospital emergency room (the average across West Virginia hospitals is 2 hr 27 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (304) 455-8000. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Wetzel County Hospital?
The main phone number for Wetzel County Hospital is (304) 455-8000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (304) 455-8000What is the address of Wetzel County Hospital?
Wetzel County Hospital is at 3 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV 26155.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Wetzel County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Wetzel County Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Wetzel County Hospital's Medicare star rating?
Wetzel County Hospital has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings come from CMS quality and safety measures, not patient reviews.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Wetzel County Hospital spend a median of 2 hours 13 minutes there. That is 14 minutes shorter than the average across West Virginia hospitals (2 hours 27 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Wetzel County Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 118 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Wetzel County Hospital a 5-star patient experience rating out of 5. 78% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. About the data.
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Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Wetzel County Hospital was no different from the national benchmark on the one hospital-acquired infection CMS could compare.
Hospital-acquired infections
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart failure patients | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 16.3% | 15.2% |
| COPD patients | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 3.6% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
Other complications
None of the other safety indicators CMS compares was statistically better or worse than national.
All 3 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure ulcers (bed sores)per 1,000 patients | 0.59 | 0.63 | Same as national |
| Falls in the hospital that caused a broken boneper 1,000 patients | 0.27 | 0.27 | Same as national |
| Collapsed lung caused by a medical procedureper 1,000 patients | 0.21 | 0.21 | Same as national |
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted), for Oct 2024 – Sep 2025. Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Wetzel County Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 510072). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in West Virginia that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | 18 of 22 plans | in-Network |
| Peak Health Insurance | 3 of 3 plans | in-Network |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in West Virginia
Adults in West Virginia qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which West Virginia Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Wetzel County Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Wetzel County Hospital is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in West Virginia: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (18 of 22 plans) and Peak Health Insurance (3 of 3 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Wetzel County Hospital take Medicare?
Wetzel County Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 510072), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Wetzel County Hospital accept Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Wetzel County Hospital is in network for 18 of 22 plans that Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield sells on the West Virginia Marketplace in 2027, according to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Wetzel County Hospital accept Peak Health Insurance?
Wetzel County Hospital is in network for 3 of 3 plans that Peak Health Insurance sells on the West Virginia Marketplace in 2027, according to Peak Health Insurance's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 22.9% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 16.8% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 20.1% | 20% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Medicare's readmission program
Excess readmission ratio: this hospital's predicted readmissions divided by the number expected for a typical hospital with the same patients. Above 1.00 means more readmissions than expected. 1 of 3 conditions is above 1.00.
| Condition | Ratio | Patients | Readmissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 1.042 | 43 | More than expected |
| COPD | 0.974 | – | Fewer than expected |
| Pneumonia | 0.972 | – | Fewer than expected |
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Wetzel County Hospital's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 24 patients. | 67% | 65% |
| Stroke: brain scan read within 45 minutes of ER arrivalPatients arriving with stroke symptoms whose head CT or MRI was interpreted within 45 minutes. Higher is better. 15 patients. | 40% | 69% |
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 358 patients. | 133 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 38 patients. | 396 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 12,397 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 278 patients. | 97% | 78% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 101 patients. | 17% | 15% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 79 patients. | 99% | 93% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 350 patients. | 89% | 90%* |
| Blood clot prevention given in intensive careHigher is better. 169 patients. | 90% | 97%* |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Medicare spending and payment programs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Value-based purchasing scores by area
| Area | Score (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Clinical outcomesDeath rates and complications | 13.3 |
| Patient experiencePatient survey results | 71 |
| SafetyHospital-acquired infections | – |
| Efficiency and costMedicare spending per patient | 30 |
The Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program cuts Medicare payments by 1% for the quarter of hospitals with the worst scores. The Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program withholds a small share of every hospital's Medicare payments and pays it back according to the total performance score. A spending ratio of 1.00 equals the national median; spending reflects prices, the services patients received and care after discharge, not quality. Some hospitals, such as critical access, children's and cancer hospitals, are not part of these programs. About the data.
Care after a stay at Wetzel County Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 1.8mi New Martinsville Health & Rehab New Martinsville, WV · 100 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 10mi Sistersville Center Sistersville, WV · 68 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
- 15mi Arbors at Woodsfield Woodsfield, OH · 85 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
Skilled nursing ratings and inspections at Nursing Homes In Each State
Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 5.8mi DaVita New Martinsville DialysisNew Martinsville, WV
- 14mi Nemours Children's HealthWilmington, DE Not rated
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 5.8mi Stonerise Home HealthNew Martinsville, WV · 78% would recommend
- 14mi Interim Healthcare of MariettaWoodsfield, OH Not rated
- 23mi Titus HealthcareBellaire, OH Not rated
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 12mi Journey HospiceSistersville, WV · 93% would recommend Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Wetzel County Hospital
116 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 21 specialties.
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What Medicare paid at Wetzel County Hospital
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · original Medicare patients · 2024
Average hospital charges and actual payments for the procedures Medicare patients most often had here, compared with the average for West Virginia.
Hospital stays
| Stay | Stays | Avg billed | Avg payment (Medicare + patient) | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with major complicationsDRG 193 | 24 | $76,396 | $10,342 | same |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without ventilator >96 hours with major complicationsDRG 871 | 22 | $54,774 | $13,081 | −18% |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with major complicationsDRG 190 | 17 | $80,605 | $7,585 | −14% |
| Heart failure and shock with major complicationsDRG 291 | 13 | $49,181 | $8,392 | −20% |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with major complicationsDRG 177 | 11 | $65,599 | $11,742 | −8% |
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 48 | $7,244 | $1,690 |
Charges are the hospital's list prices; payments are what Medicare, the patient and any other insurer actually paid (for outpatient services, Medicare's allowed amount). Private insurance prices differ. "vs state" compares this hospital's average payment with the state average for the same stay. All procedure costs.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare West Virginia hospital finances.
Who owns Wetzel County Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Wetzel County Hospital Inc, a non-profit organization, incorporated 2019.
273 doctors and other clinicians list Wetzel County Hospital as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Dec 2023 · Wetzel County Hospital Inc (EIN 84-3480493)
As filed with the IRS by Wetzel County Hospital Inc. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Wetzel County Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Wetzel are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
Mental health: Parts of Wetzel are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 13.
Dental: Parts of Wetzel are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in West Virginia earn a median $80,130 a year. Healthcare salaries in West Virginia.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. West Virginia shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in West Virginia
Registered nurses across West Virginia (all employers) earned a median of $80,130 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in West VirginiaNurse Practitioner salary in West VirginiaRespiratory Therapist salary in West VirginiaHealthcare salaries in West Virginia
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