Kanawha Place
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Charleston, WV

Overview of Kanawha Place

Managed by Jessica Fowler, Kanawha Place is a 68-bed assisted living community in Charleston, West Virginia. Set on South Park Road in a car-dependent area, the two-story residence features studio housing and is currently 66 percent occupied, with 45 residents. It’s operated by Charleston Aid II Opco DBA Kanawha Place.

Most errands and activities require a car in the property’s location on South Park Road. For those with transportation, the immediate neighborhood offers residential solitude. The studio housing option offers an easy living arrangement for independent or semi-independent older adults.

Regulatory reviews have demonstrated that Kanawha Place responds well to flagged concerns. Over the past two decades, inspections conducted have touched on housekeeping, documentation, and care oversight at various points. More recent inspections have affirmed that identified issues were corrected and didn’t recur.

The best way to know the community’s current programs, services, and daily life is for families considering it to visit personally.

Bed community size
68-bed community Rank #39 / 76Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 76 homes in West Virginia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other West Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in West Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #62 / 89Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 89 homes in West Virginia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across West Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in West Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
66%
Rank #54 / 64Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 64 homes in West Virginia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the West Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 64. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in West Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the West Virginia average: 89.9%
Occupied beds
45 / 68
Average occupied beds in West Virginia homes 77 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 25, 2025
ExpirationOctober 24, 2026
CountyKanawha
License LevelAnnual
License Number507544

Ownership & Operating Entity

Kanawha Place is legally operated by Charleston Aid II Opco Dba Kanawha Place, and administered by Jessica Fowler.

Type Of Units

Supplemental Security Income Beds Units available for residents receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
0 units
Total beds
68 units

Contact Information

Fax(304) 925-7887

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Inspection History

In West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure is responsible for the unannounced inspection and certification of all senior care facilities.

Since 2004 · 22 years of data 208 deficiencies 19 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the West Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2004 vs. West Virginia state average
Overall vs. WV average 2 Worse Metrics worse than West Virginia average:
• Health investigations (25% above)
• Life safety inspections (33% above)
2 Better Metrics better than West Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (16% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWV Averagevs. WV Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 208249 This facility has 16% fewer total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (208 vs. WV avg 249).↓ 16% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 10.914.6 This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (10.9 vs. WV avg 14.6).↓ 25% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWV Averagevs. WV Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1917 This facility has had 12% more total inspections than the West Virginia average (19 vs. WV avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 12% more
Health investigations Info On-site investigations focused on resident health and care quality. 1512 This facility has 25% more health investigations than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. WV avg 12).↑ 25% worse
Life safety inspections Info Inspections focused on building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 43 This facility has 33% more life safety inspections than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. WV avg 3).↑ 33% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025, found no deficiencies and the complaint investigated was unsubstantiated.
  • The April 3, 2025 annual survey cited six deficiencies including outdated resident assessments, inadequate housekeeping, and lack of registered nurse oversight for medication and care.
  • Follow-up inspections in June 2025 confirmed prior deficiencies were corrected, showing improvement after multiple years of recurring housekeeping and documentation issues.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Kanawha Place

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Charleston's city center to Kanawha Place's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.61 miles to nearest hospital (CAMC Memorial Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in West Virginia

Kanawha Place is located in Charleston, West Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in West Virginia.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

WV Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General West Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WV

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

West Virginia Lighthouse Program

WV Lighthouse

Age 60+
General West Virginia resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
WV

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

West Virginia OAA Services

Age 60+
General WV resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~20,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

West Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WV resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WV

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

West Virginia LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WV resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

West Virginia Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WV resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

West Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WV resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WV

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Homestead Exemption for Seniors

West Virginia Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ or totally disabled
General WV resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

$20,000 assessed value exemption; saves ~$200-$400/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$200-$400/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

West Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General WV resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WV

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~10,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanawha Place

What neighborhood is Kanawha Place in?

Kanawha Place is in the South Park neighborhood of Charleston.

Who is the owner of Kanawha Place?

Kanawha Place is legally operated by Charleston Aid II Opco Dba Kanawha Place, and administered by Jessica Fowler.

Is Kanawha Place in a walkable area?

Kanawha Place has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Kanawha Place?

According to WV state health department records, Kanawha Place's license number is 507544.

When does Kanawha Place's license expire?

According to WV state health department records, Kanawha Place's license expires on October 24, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Kanawha Place?

Kanawha Place's occupancy is 66%.

Are pets allowed at Kanawha Place?

Yes, Kanawha Place allows residents to bring their pets.

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