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.
About this community
Occupancy
Kanawha Place is legally operated by Charleston Aid II Opco Dba Kanawha Place, and administered by Jessica Fowler.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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• 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
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 208 | 249 | This facility has 16% fewer total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (208 vs. WV avg 249).↓ 16% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 10.9 | 14.6 | 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
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 19 | 17 | 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 |
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Health investigations
| 15 | 12 | This facility has 25% more health investigations than a typical West Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. WV avg 12).↑ 25% worse |
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Life safety inspections
| 4 | 3 | 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
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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.5 miles from city center
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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Compare Assisted Living around Charleston
Info below is compiled from the WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Brookdale Charleston Gardens | AL MC | Charleston | 121
Facility
121
WV AVG
80
Rank
#9 / 76 | Yes |
1
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1
WV AVG
37
Rank
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21
WV AVG
19.4
Rank
#33 / 54 | 3
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3
WV AVG
5.1
Rank
#9 / 50 | 310
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310
WV AVG
249
Rank
#38 / 51 | 12.9
Facility
12.9
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#28 / 51 |
| Harmony at Southridge | AL IL MC | Charleston (Southridge Center) | 120
Facility
120
WV AVG
80
Rank
#10 / 76 | Yes |
5
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5
WV AVG
37
Rank
#82 / 89 | - | 1
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1
WV AVG
3
Rank
#20 / 52 | 86.7% | Tyler Holsclaw | 60
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60
WV AVG
19.4
Rank
#52 / 54 | 6
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6
WV AVG
5.1
Rank
#37 / 50 | 158
Facility
158
WV AVG
249
Rank
#21 / 51 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#2 / 51 |
| Kanawha Place | AL RC | Charleston (South Park) | 68
Facility
68
WV AVG
80
Rank
#39 / 76 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
WV AVG
37
Rank
#62 / 89 | Studio | - | 66.2% | Jessica Fowler | 15
Facility
15
WV AVG
19.4
Rank
#28 / 54 | 4
Facility
4
WV AVG
5.1
Rank
#21 / 50 | 208
Facility
208
WV AVG
249
Rank
#28 / 51 | 10.9
Facility
10.9
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#24 / 51 |
| Edgewood Summit | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Charleston (Edgewood) | 42
Facility
42
WV AVG
80
Rank
#66 / 76 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
WV AVG
37
Rank
#74 / 89 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 83.3% | George Barker | 7
Facility
7
WV AVG
19.4
Rank
#12 / 54 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
5.1
Rank
#9 / 50 | 34
Facility
34
WV AVG
249
Rank
#4 / 51 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#4 / 51 |
| Central Ave Assisted Living | AL | Charleston (West Side) | 8
Facility
8
WV AVG
80
Rank
#76 / 76 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
WV AVG
37
Rank
#19 / 89 | - | 1
Facility
1
WV AVG
3
Rank
#20 / 52 | 62.5% | Ashley Moffitt | 6
Facility
6
WV AVG
19.4
Rank
#8 / 54 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
5.1
Rank
#9 / 50 | 134
Facility
134
WV AVG
249
Rank
#17 / 51 | 14.9
Facility
14.9
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#29 / 51 |
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.
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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