Best Assisted Living in West Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 46 assisted living communities in 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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46 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,943The average monthly cost across facilities in West Virginia. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in West Virginia. 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: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in West Virginia. 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Elmhurst House of Friendship
AL
Wheeling (Edgwood)
48
Facility 48
WV AVG 82
Rank #46 / 56
Yes
57
Facility 57
WV AVG 38
Rank #17 / 66
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 3
Rank #5 / 35
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
WV AVG 79.9%
Rank #20 / 45
Jamie Crow
5
Facility 5
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #4 / 55
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #4 / 51
20
Facility 20
WV AVG 249
Rank #2 / 51
0.4
Facility 0.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #2 / 51
Welty Home for the Aged
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Wheeling
52
Facility 52
WV AVG 82
Rank #43 / 56
Yes
43
Facility 43
WV AVG 38
Rank #29 / 66
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 3
Rank #5 / 35
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
WV AVG 79.9%
Rank #9 / 45
-
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #8 / 55
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #9 / 51
42
Facility 42
WV AVG 249
Rank #5 / 51
0.8
Facility 0.8
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #5 / 51
Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Ona
110
Facility 110
WV AVG 82
Rank #15 / 56
Yes
13
Facility 13
WV AVG 38
Rank #53 / 66
Studio
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 3
Rank #2 / 35
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
WV AVG 79.9%
Rank #28 / 45
Jessica Treadway
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #33 / 55
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #21 / 51
126
Facility 126
WV AVG 249
Rank #14 / 51
1.5
Facility 1.5
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #8 / 51
Willows Center
AL
Parkersburg (Lauckport)
97
Facility 97
WV AVG 82
Rank #21 / 56
No
11
Facility 11
WV AVG 38
Rank #56 / 66
Certified LTC (97)
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #19 / 35
94.8%
Facility 94.8%
WV AVG 79.9%
Rank #7 / 45
Jacquie Morgante
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #8 / 55
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #4 / 51
316
Facility 316
WV AVG 249
Rank #39 / 51
3.2
Facility 3.2
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #39 / 51
Central Ave Assisted Living
AL
Charleston (West Side)
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 82
Rank #56 / 56
Yes
59
Facility 59
WV AVG 38
Rank #14 / 66
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #19 / 35
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
WV AVG 79.9%
Rank #40 / 45
Ashley Moffitt
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #8 / 55
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #9 / 51
134
Facility 134
WV AVG 249
Rank #17 / 51
2.5
Facility 2.5
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #25 / 51
Milestone Senior Living LLC
AL
IL
MC
Parkersburg
27
Facility 27
WV AVG 82
Rank #51 / 56
No
46
Facility 46
WV AVG 38
Rank #24 / 66
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #19 / 35
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
WV AVG 79.9%
Rank #15 / 45
Carman Leavitt
9
Facility 9
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #20 / 55
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #21 / 51
113
Facility 113
WV AVG 249
Rank #12 / 51
2.6
Facility 2.6
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #28 / 51
Oak Hill Place
AL
MC
RC
Oak Hill (East Oak Hill)
58
Facility 58
WV AVG 82
Rank #38 / 56
No
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 38
Rank #47 / 66
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #19 / 35
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
WV AVG 79.9%
Rank #32 / 45
Renee Harper
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #23 / 55
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #21 / 51
147
Facility 147
WV AVG 249
Rank #19 / 51
1.8
Facility 1.8
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #11 / 51
Cedar Grove Assisted Living
AL
Parkersburg
85
Facility 85
WV AVG 82
Rank #27 / 56
Yes
17
Facility 17
WV AVG 38
Rank #51 / 66
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
43
Facility 43
WV AVG 3
Rank #1 / 35
100.0% Jodi Curry
16
Facility 16
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #29 / 55
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #9 / 51
320
Facility 320
WV AVG 249
Rank #40 / 51
2.0
Facility 2.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #14 / 51
The Wyngate Senior Living Community – Parkersburg
AL
IL
Parkersburg
65
Facility 65
WV AVG 82
Rank #32 / 56
Yes
11
Facility 11
WV AVG 38
Rank #56 / 66
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #19 / 35
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
WV AVG 79.9%
Rank #17 / 45
Jamie Shutts-Anderson
13
Facility 13
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #27 / 55
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #21 / 51
182
Facility 182
WV AVG 249
Rank #27 / 51
1.9
Facility 1.9
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #13 / 51
The Village at Heritage Point
AL
Morgantown
44
Facility 44
WV AVG 82
Rank #48 / 56
Yes
59
Facility 59
WV AVG 38
Rank #14 / 66
Studio / 1 Bed-
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
WV AVG 79.9%
Rank #16 / 45
-
5
Facility 5
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #4 / 55
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #9 / 51
18
Facility 18
WV AVG 249
Rank #1 / 51
0.3
Facility 0.3
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #1 / 51

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WV community we track that reports that metric, not just the 46 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Elmhurst House of Friendship

Located in the tranquil neighborhood of Wheeling, WV, Elmhurst House of Friendship is a prominent non-profit assisted living community committed to providing seniors with the finest yet affordable living options ranging from studio-size and large apartments to 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. Elmhurst House of Friendship has been a shining example of excellence since 1890, offering seniors a kind and welcoming community where they may experience a comfortable and carefree lifestyle with 24/7 assistance from registered nurses, LPNs, and resident assistants available every day of the week.

Elmhurst House of Friendship takes pride in its picturesque garden campus and beautiful Victorian setting with modern amenities, including fine dining, housekeeping, transportation, an on-site beauty salon, and in-house Blue Sky Physical Therapy. This ensures that every resident gets high-quality care and a fulfilling living environment. The community also maintains close contact with residents’ families, providing comfort, knowing that at Elmhurst, their loved ones enjoy life in a safe, secure, and caring environment where fellowship and stimulating activities are part of their daily lives.

Contact Elmhurst House of Friendship

Overview of Welty Home for the Aged

Welty Home for the Aged is a residential assisted living community that has well-thought-of ways to make the experience hassle-free for seniors 65 and older. The staff celebrates each individual’s uniqueness and promotes senior individuality by letting them do whatever interests them. The not-for-profit home ensures that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and social life.

Welty Home’s lifestyle is easy and worry-free. Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy meals, social activities, and fitness activities.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland

Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland is in Ona, West Virginia, an unincorporated community in Cabell County about 18.1 miles from Huntington’s city center. The facility sits at 100 Weatherholt Dr, with a Walk Score of 13, and the surrounding area is car-dependent; on-site transportation services are available for residents who need to get around. The 110-bed community operates at 75% occupancy and is administered by Jessica Treadway, with Adam Herndon as Executive Director. Paramount Health Holdings Group is the operating company.

The care model here is wide-ranging. Nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice care, and respite stays are all offered under one address. Named programs include Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Skilled Nursing/Rehab, Outpatient Rehab Therapy, and Personal Care/Assisted Living. Rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, and 24-hour staffing are confirmed in the structured data.

Floor plans are studios, with suites available in private or companion configurations, each with a full bath. On-site amenities include a café, fitness center, community dining room, private dining room, beauty/barbershop, and a large porch with gardens. Three meals are served daily, and the activities calendar covers social, educational, spiritual, and recreational programming. Pets are welcome, and emergency call response systems are installed in every suite.

West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure oversees inspections here, with reviews tending to cover staffing credentials, care planning, resident rights, and housekeeping.

At 110 beds and 75% occupied, Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland is a full-spectrum rural community in Cabell County that serves residents across the entire care continuum in a car-dependent setting with on-site transportation support.

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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 Central Ave Assisted Living

Central Ave Assisted Living is a vibrant community located in Charleston, West Virginia. As one of the premier assisted living communities in the area, this facility is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to senior residents. With a team of compassionate caregivers, the needs of every resident are fulfilled, ensuring each individual can enjoy their golden years with ease while following the most rigorous assisted living guidelines.

With 24-hour staffing and well-equipped assisted living facilities, the aim is to exceed expectations and elevate the living experience for every resident. In addition to comprehensive care, the community believes in the power of holistic therapies to enhance well-being. They offer music therapy and pet therapy, which have proven benefits for emotional and sensory stimulation. Engaging activities such as board games and outdoor excursions are organized, fostering socialization and a sense of enjoyment within the community.

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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.

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Overview of Oak Hill Place

Oak Hill Place provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels, Oak Hill Place may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since care can change within the community. The community has 58 beds in the East Oak Hill neighborhood, and Renee Harper serves as administrator.

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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.

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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

Overview of The Village at Heritage Point

The Village at Heritage Point is on Heritage Point, about two miles from downtown Morgantown, West Virginia. Operated by Mon Elder Services, this 44-bed assisted living community occupies a three-story building with studio and one-bedroom apartments running 350 to 400 square feet. At 89% occupancy, 39 of 44 beds are currently in use. The neighborhood Walk Score of 59 puts it in moderately walkable territory for a city of this size.

The facility holds NCAL accreditation and is staffed by licensed nurses and CNAs. Rehabilitation services and home care are both on the service list. The on-site amenity set is broader than the building size might suggest: a spa, chapel, garden, patio, and wellness center are all part of the campus. The community is pet-friendly and offers transportation services, fitness and recreation programming, and religious services.

State inspections across this facility’s history have focused on areas including medication management and care planning and documentation, which are standard regulatory themes in assisted living.

The Village at Heritage Point is a small, consistently occupied community with a thoughtful amenity footprint and NCAL accreditation, in a Morgantown location that positions residents close to a mid-sized university city without being in its commercial core.

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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 West Virginia

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 46 assisted living facilities in West Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in West Virginia?

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 West Virginia, 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 West Virginia?

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.