Best Assisted Living in Parkersburg, WV

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 assisted living communities in Parkersburg, WV using WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WV
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Apr 2026
We analyzed These are the facilities in Parkersburg, WV our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Parkersburg, WV.
6 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 24/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Parkersburg, WV. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 58The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Parkersburg, WV. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Health-focused investigations or surveys beyond routine inspections, as reported by the state.
Life-safety–focused inspections (e.g. building and safety code reviews) in the reporting window.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Willows Center
AL
Parkersburg (Lauckport)
97
Facility 97
WV AVG 80
Rank #27 / 76
No
11
Facility 11
WV AVG 38
Rank #71 / 86
Certified LTC (97)
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #20 / 52
94.8% Jacquie Morgante
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #8 / 54
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #4 / 50
316
Facility 316
WV AVG 249
Rank #39 / 51
39.5
Facility 39.5
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #45 / 51
Milestone Senior Living LLC
AL
IL
MC
Parkersburg
27
Facility 27
WV AVG 80
Rank #70 / 76
No
46
Facility 46
WV AVG 38
Rank #32 / 86
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #20 / 52
88.9% Carman Leavitt
9
Facility 9
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #20 / 54
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #21 / 50
113
Facility 113
WV AVG 249
Rank #12 / 51
8.7
Facility 8.7
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #15 / 51
Cedar Grove Assisted Living
AL
Parkersburg
85
Facility 85
WV AVG 80
Rank #33 / 76
Yes
17
Facility 17
WV AVG 38
Rank #64 / 86
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
43
Facility 43
WV AVG 3
Rank #1 / 52
-Jodi Curry
16
Facility 16
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #29 / 54
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #9 / 50
320
Facility 320
WV AVG 249
Rank #40 / 51
16.8
Facility 16.8
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #32 / 51
The Wyngate Senior Living Community – Parkersburg
AL
IL
Parkersburg
65
Facility 65
WV AVG 80
Rank #44 / 76
Yes
11
Facility 11
WV AVG 38
Rank #71 / 86
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #20 / 52
87.7% Jamie Shutts-Anderson
13
Facility 13
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #27 / 54
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #21 / 50
182
Facility 182
WV AVG 249
Rank #27 / 51
10.7
Facility 10.7
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #23 / 51
Love & Care Assisted Living
AL
Parkersburg
15
Facility 15
WV AVG 80
Rank #75 / 76
No
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 38
Rank #79 / 86
Private Rooms- 40.0% Kyle Inman
7
Facility 7
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #12 / 54
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #4 / 50
33
Facility 33
WV AVG 249
Rank #3 / 51
3.7
Facility 3.7
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #5 / 51
Colonial House Senior Independent Living
AL
Parkersburg (North Parkersburg)
-Yes
48
Facility 48
WV AVG 38
Rank #27 / 86
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WV community we track that reports that metric, not just the 6 analyzed for Parkersburg.

Overview of Willows Center

Willows Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Willows Center cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.

The services are multidisciplinary for both long-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call: nurse practitioners, and physicians.

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Overview of Milestone Senior Living

Milestone Senior Living is an affordable assisted living community in Parkersburg, WV, that offers assistance with daily living activities. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by its warm and inviting environment. Nutritious meals, housekeeping services, and recreational programs are also provided to enrich residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Social events, light exercises, and various activities provide residents with more opportunities to try new hobbies and gain fun experiences. With cozy living spaces and accessible communal areas, residents can rest and connect with their surroundings comfortably. Located in the peaceful residential area of Parkersburg, near pharmacies, shops, and restaurants, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in West Virginia.

Contact Milestone Senior Living LLC

Overview of Cedar Grove Assisted Living

Cedar Grove Assisted Living is one of the trusted communities in Parkersburg that offers seniors 65 years and older an unmatched level of focus, care, and compassion. Management strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by offering options that cater to each individual’s needs.

Cedar Grove offers a reliable approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by providing opportunities that cater to each individual’s needs. All-inclusive amenities and services include an elegant dining room, assisted living apartments, lounge areas, outdoor common areas, personalized care plans, scheduled programs, enriching assisted living activities, housekeeping, and transportation services.

Contact Cedar Grove Assisted Living

Overview of The Wyngate Senior Living Community – Parkersburg

The Wyngate Senior Living Community in Parkersburg is a residential assisted living home that offers residents a family-like treatment. It boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence for their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on their terms.

For over 20 years, Wyngate has ensured flexibility and comfort with various services and amenities, ensuring residents maintain an active daily living lifestyle with added support. Residents will live conveniently and stress-free, from gourmet cuisine to engaging activities, rest assured that they are in good hands.

Contact The Wyngate Senior Living Community – Parkersburg

Love & Care Assisted Living

5368 Dupont Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Overview of Love & Care Assisted Living

Nestled in the quiet area of Blennerhassett, West Virginia, Love & Care Assisted Living is a trusted community serving seniors since 1982. The community features a single private room and couple suite and boasts an outstanding 15:2 resident-to-staff ratio, ensuring focused and high-quality care for every resident. The community also offers 24-hour surveillance and assistance to give residents a comfortable, safe, and secure environment.

Love & Care Assisted Living takes their residents’ quality of life as their top priority. To ensure that each resident experiences an optimal senior living experience, the community provides services and amenities, including well-balanced meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and monthly salon services. Residents can also participate in various activities, including church services and daily devotionals, outdoor walks, and daily activity schedules, including entertainment and special outings, to keep them entertained and active. As a non-profit, Christian-based community, Love & Care aims to give residents the best retirement experience at a very affordable cost.

Contact Love & Care Assisted Living

Overview of Colonial House Senior Independent Living

Colonial House Senior Independent Living is one of the city’s trusted communities. The elegant home presents a sprightly-filled ambiance– a sublime environment matching the familiarity many seniors seek in Parkersburg. Colonial House boasts a professional staff that delivers a heartfelt resident-centered approach to care; they strive to help seniors and adults thrive in a nurturing environment.

Residential living is focused on the freedom of its seniors by offering a list of all-inclusive amenities and services– independent living apartments, home-cooked meals served daily, social events, educational activities, wellness programs, and 24-hour safety and security in the tightly-knit community.

Contact Colonial House Senior Independent Living

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Parkersburg, WV

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in West Virginia?

Assisted living in West Virginia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in West Virginia?

Assisted living in West Virginia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does West Virginia Medicaid cover assisted living?

West Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including West Virginia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 6 assisted living facilities in Parkersburg, WV. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Parkersburg, WV?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Parkersburg, WV, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Parkersburg, WV?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.