Best Assisted Living in Charleston, WV

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 assisted living communities in Charleston, 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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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Edgewood Summit
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Charleston (Edgewood)
42
Facility 42
WV AVG 71
Rank #32 / 39
Yes
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 32
Rank #38 / 44
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 4
Rank #9 / 18
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #15 / 33
George Barker
7
Facility 7
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #8 / 38
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #6 / 34
34
Facility 34
WV AVG 249
Rank #4 / 34
0.6
Facility 0.6
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #3 / 34
Central Ave Assisted Living
AL
Charleston (West Side)
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 71
Rank #39 / 39
Yes
59
Facility 59
WV AVG 32
Rank #7 / 44
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 4
Rank #9 / 18
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #28 / 33
Ashley Moffitt
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #5 / 38
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #6 / 34
134
Facility 134
WV AVG 249
Rank #15 / 34
2.5
Facility 2.5
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #25 / 34
Harmony at Southridge
AL
IL
MC
Charleston (Southridge Center)
120
Facility 120
WV AVG 71
Rank #6 / 39
Yes
5
Facility 5
WV AVG 32
Rank #44 / 44
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 4
Rank #9 / 18
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #12 / 33
Tyler Holsclaw
60
Facility 60
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #36 / 38
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #32 / 34
158
Facility 158
WV AVG 249
Rank #19 / 34
3.0
Facility 3.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #31 / 34
Kanawha Place
AL
RC
Charleston (South Park)
68
Facility 68
WV AVG 71
Rank #17 / 39
Yes
19
Facility 19
WV AVG 32
Rank #29 / 44
Studio-
66.2%
Facility 66.2%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #27 / 33
Jessica Fowler
15
Facility 15
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #22 / 38
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #17 / 34
208
Facility 208
WV AVG 249
Rank #25 / 34
2.3
Facility 2.3
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #22 / 34
Brookdale Charleston Gardens
AL
MC
Charleston
121
Facility 121
WV AVG 71
Rank #5 / 39
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
69.4%
Facility 69.4%
WV AVG 77%
Rank #23 / 33
Donna L Prowse
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 18.2
Rank #26 / 38
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 3.6
Rank #6 / 34
310
Facility 310
WV AVG 249
Rank #30 / 34
2.4
Facility 2.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #24 / 34
Oakwood Terrace Apartments
AL
Charleston (Oakwood)
-Yes
16
Facility 16
WV AVG 32
Rank #31 / 44
1 Bed / 2 Bed-------
Dream Home Assisted Living
AL
Cross Lanes
-Yes
11
Facility 11
WV AVG 32
Rank #35 / 44
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WV assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 7 analyzed for Charleston. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Edgewood Summit

Treat yourself to a blissful retirement with the distinguished senior living community of Edgewood Summit in Baker Lane, Charleston, WV, providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community features a selection of specially designed and sophisticated one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences for seniors’ comfort and convenience. A responsible and highly trained team delivers top-notch care and assistance around the clock for seniors to thrive and make every moment of their best years count.

A robust calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs accompanies residents as they explore new things and rekindle interest. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Edgewood Summit strives to create a haven for seniors to enjoy their golden years.

Contact Edgewood Summit

Overview of Central Ave Assisted Living

Central Ave Assisted Living provides assisted living in Charleston, West Virginia. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while keeping a private living space. With eight beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting.

The community is in Charleston’s West Side neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable category. Some errands can be done on foot, which may allow a resident who no longer drives to handle certain nearby errands independently. SSI is accepted as a payment source, allowing a resident who receives that benefit to use it toward care. Pets are allowed, and Ashley Moffitt serves as the administrator.

Contact Central Ave Assisted Living

Overview of Harmony at Southridge

Harmony at Southridge provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the Southridge Center neighborhood of Charleston, WV. Having all three care levels in one community can allow a resident to move to a higher level of support without leaving the community as needs change.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Harmony at Southridge may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 120 beds, and Tyler Holsclaw serves as its administrator. Respite care provides a short-term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy. Residents can spend time in the movie theater, game room, library, walking path, and garden patios, with options for indoor recreation, reading, games, and outdoor time. Restaurant-style dining and a bistro provide on-site dining settings, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet with them.

Contact Harmony at Southridge

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.

Contact Kanawha Place

Overview of Brookdale Charleston Gardens

Brookdale Charleston Gardens is an assisted living and memory care community in Charleston, WV. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

Offering both care types may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 121 beds, with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts available.

Respite care provides a short-term stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Starting monthly prices are $4,940 for assisted living and $7,130 for memory care. The memory care rate reflects the secured setting and supervision that care requires.

Residents can use the salon or spa, courtyard and garden, and restaurant-style dining with home-cooked entrees. Gardening and baking classes give residents specific activities to take part in, and Donna L Prowse serves as the administrator.

$4,940/Month

Contact Brookdale Charleston Gardens

Overview of Oakwood Terrace Apartments

Oakwood Terrace Apartments offers assisted living in Charleston, WV. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in their own apartment.

Located in the Oakwood neighborhood, the community offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments; a two-bedroom layout can suit two people moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community. Oakwood Terrace Apartments may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support while wanting an apartment setting.

Contact Oakwood Terrace Apartments

Overview of Dream Home Assisted Living

Dream Home Assisted Living provides assisted living in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while living in an assisted living setting. For someone who needs this day-to-day support, it may be a good fit. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving to the community.

Contact Dream Home Assisted 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 Charleston, 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 7 assisted living facilities in Charleston, WV. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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.

Assisted Living in Charleston at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,004The average monthly cost across facilities in Charleston, WV. 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: 20/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Charleston, 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: 72The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Charleston, WV. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90