
Compare Assisted Living around Charleston (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure.
| Edgewood Summit | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Charleston (Edgewood) | 42
Facility
42
WV AVG
81
Rank
#67 / 77 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
WV AVG
37
Rank
#74 / 89 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 83.3% | George Barker | 7
Facility
7
WV AVG
20.2
Rank
#13 / 60 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
5.8
Rank
#9 / 55 | 34
Facility
34
WV AVG
249
Rank
#5 / 57 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#5 / 57 |
| Central Ave Assisted Living | AL | Charleston (West Side) | 8
Facility
8
WV AVG
81
Rank
#77 / 77 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
WV AVG
37
Rank
#19 / 89 | - | 1
Facility
1
WV AVG
3
Rank
#18 / 52 | 62.5% | Ashley Moffitt | 6
Facility
6
WV AVG
20.2
Rank
#9 / 60 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
5.8
Rank
#9 / 55 | 134
Facility
134
WV AVG
249
Rank
#19 / 57 | 14.9
Facility
14.9
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#31 / 57 |
| Harmony at Southridge | AL IL MC | Charleston (Southridge Center) | 120
Facility
120
WV AVG
81
Rank
#10 / 77 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
WV AVG
37
Rank
#82 / 89 | - | 1
Facility
1
WV AVG
3
Rank
#18 / 52 | 86.7% | Tyler Holsclaw | 60
Facility
60
WV AVG
20.2
Rank
#58 / 60 | 6
Facility
6
WV AVG
5.8
Rank
#37 / 55 | 158
Facility
158
WV AVG
249
Rank
#23 / 57 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#3 / 57 |
| Kanawha Place | AL RC | Charleston (South Park) | 68
Facility
68
WV AVG
81
Rank
#40 / 77 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
WV AVG
37
Rank
#62 / 89 | Studio | - | 66.2% | Jessica Fowler | 15
Facility
15
WV AVG
20.2
Rank
#29 / 60 | 4
Facility
4
WV AVG
5.8
Rank
#21 / 55 | 208
Facility
208
WV AVG
249
Rank
#30 / 57 | 10.9
Facility
10.9
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#26 / 57 |
| Brookdale Charleston Gardens | AL MC | Charleston | 121
Facility
121
WV AVG
81
Rank
#9 / 77 | Yes |
1
Facility
1
WV AVG
37
Rank
#87 / 89 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 69.4% | Donna L Prowse | 21
Facility
21
WV AVG
20.2
Rank
#34 / 60 | 3
Facility
3
WV AVG
5.8
Rank
#9 / 55 | 310
Facility
310
WV AVG
249
Rank
#42 / 57 | 12.9
Facility
12.9
WV AVG
14.6
Rank
#30 / 57 |
| Dream Home Assisted Living | AL | Cross Lanes | - | Yes |
11
Facility
11
WV AVG
37
Rank
#71 / 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
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.
As its name suggests, Harmony at Southridge ensures that the environment of the community is serene and harmonious. The name also suggests that senior living is supposed to be calming and balanced– a freeing lifestyle with the necessary support. The elegant community is an independent living and assisted living with memory care. Residents of the community wholly receive a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance, especially because Harmony at Southridge is a home that is able to let their chosen lifestyle for their needs.
Harmony offers an elevated lifestyle because of their marvelous level of care and complete attention to the needs of their residents; as well as residents being able to practice a stress-free and well-balanced lifestyle. Highlights of their amenities and services include laundry services, transportation services, healthy and savory chef-prepared meals, memory retention activities, and fitness activities. Harmony aims to give the most comfortable life as much as possible to their residents.
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.
Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Charleston Gardens provides exceptional service for seniors in assisted living; they strive to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for their seniors in need of quality assistance by providing options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs while still maintaining a level of independence and individuality. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, Charleston Gardens is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them.
Life at Brookdale Charleston Gardens is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone; with the all-inclusive amenities and services provided by management, seniors are able to live hassle-free. They pride themselves on their approach to modern assisted living care which is unparalleled with their remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.
An elegant community that steeps excellence, Dream Home Assisted Living community with memory care has raised the standard of senior living. Their dedicated team of professional staff strives in providing a level of care that is nothing short of extraordinary– the home where residents can’t thrive.
Dream Home is a results-driven community that aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care residences.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 6 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.









