Page 4 of Best Senior Communities in West Virginia

Overview of New Martinsville Health & Rehabilitation

Operated by Sunbridge Mountain Care Management, LLC and administered by Ashley Wensyel, New Martinsville Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home on Russell Avenue in New Martinsville, West Virginia. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. The 100-bed facility has been operating for two years. Short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and memory care are all provided here.

Rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility. Residents recovering from surgery or a hospital stay have access to therapy services throughout the day. Nursing staff are available around the clock. Total nursing care averages 2 hours and 50 minutes per resident each day. The facility also serves residents who require longer-term nursing care as well as those living with memory loss or dementia.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 86%. Residents stay an average of about 199 days, which includes people receiving rehabilitation services and who need ongoing long-term care. An outdoor recreation area is available, along with a patio garden and a fully equipped rehabilitation gym. Amenities on-site include a beauty and barber shop, a library, pastoral support, and organized activities designed to encourage engagement.

The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 42. Some nearby services can be reached by walking, but for most errands and outings, families need transportation. Transportation services are available for residents and visiting family members. The quieter setting may appeal to families looking for an alternative to busier urban areas.

Inspection findings have included infection control practices, care documentation, and safety protocols. The facility has responded to those findings through corrective actions as part of its ongoing operations.

Overview of Princeton Health Care Center

Princeton Health Care Center is a 122-bed skilled nursing facility administered by Stephanie Compton at 315 Courthouse Road in Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia. Owned by non-profit entity Princeton Memorial Hospital Company, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Occupancy stands at 95 percent, above the West Virginia average of 89.9 percent, and 91.2 percent of the current residents are Medicaid-funded, reflecting the facility’s deep integration into Mercer County’s long-term care infrastructure.

CMS rates Princeton Health Care Center 2 stars overall. Its strongest dimension is staffing, rated 68.8 percent above West Virginia average and ranked 3rd of 46 West Virginia SNFs for total nursing hours at 4 hours 49 minutes per resident per day. CNA hours of 2 hours 56 minutes per day are 42 percent above the state average, and weekend total nursing at 3 hours 39 minutes is 15 percent above average. RN hours are the notable gap at 29 minutes per day, 31 percent below the West Virginia average, and weekend RN coverage at just 7 minutes per day is 70 percent below the state benchmark, a meaningful concern for residents with complex clinical needs on weekends. Quality measure performance is the primary driver of the significantly below-average 2-star rating. The most significant long-stay outliers are antipsychotic use at 24.7 percent (87 percent above the 13.2 percent West Virginia average), hospitalizations at 3.38 per 1,000 resident days (82 percent above state average), and ED visits at 3.89 per 1,000 days (103 percent above average). Short-stay outcomes are also substantially below average, particularly ED visits during SNF stays at 25.3 percent (104 percent above average), and falls with major injury at 2.4 percent (217 percent above average). No penalties have been issued in the past three years. The inspection record shows a mixed but recent improvement trend. The January 2025 complaint investigation found the facility in full substantial compliance with zero deficiencies. The May 2024 annual survey was more significant, citing 16 care deficiencies across resident dignity, care planning, psychotropic medication consent, trauma-informed care, infection control, and privacy, plus 3 fire safety deficiencies related to fire barriers and smoke barrier doors, with one complaint substantiated. All were corrected. The July 2023 annual survey found 11 care and 9 fire safety deficiencies, also corrected. The 2022 annual survey cited 10 deficiencies including infection control, catheter care, and resident privacy lapses.

The facility provides rehabilitation services, respite care, and long-term skilled nursing care, with a doctor on staff and wheelchair-accessible facilities. The Active Resident Council and Nurse Aide Training program round out the community’s on-site programs.

Princeton Health Care Center is best for Mercer County and southern West Virginia residents needing long-term Medicaid-funded skilled nursing, particularly those who benefit from the facility’s strong CNA coverage and non-profit hospital affiliation. Families should weigh the quality measure data and the latest inspection record carefully alongside the staffing strengths when deciding.

Worthington Healthcare Center, by the CommuniCare Family of Communities, is Parkersburg’s leading skilled nursing and rehabilitation home with memory care. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. The long-term care facility aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness.

Worthington Healthcare Center emphasizes its short and long-term care services delivered by a dedicated team of caregivers who strive to meet and follow a resident’s individualized care plan for a complete healing period. Areas of expertise include wound care, memory care training, post-surgical care, palliative care, hospice care, and therapy (physical, occupational, and speech).

With a current 71 percent occupancy rate reflecting 39 residents in place, Seasons Place is a 55-bed assisted living and residential care community at 177 Holt Lane in the Mountain View Estates neighborhood of Lewisburg, West Virginia. It’s operated by Lewisburg Aid Ii Opco Llc and administered by Jessica Sherman.

The home offers assisted living and independent living options, plus respite care for seniors seeking short-term residential support. The car-dependent setting has a Walk Score of 24, so most daily errands need a vehicle, though the property sits in an established neighborhood with limited nearby walkable amenities. Serving the Lewisburg area since at least 2008, Seasons Place has a long-standing presence in the community.

Over the past 18 years, the facility’s inspection record shows active attention to care management practices and regulatory compliance.

An in-person tour by families thinking of choosing the home is ideal to learn about its specific services, amenities, activities, and dining options. Doing so also helps understand its daily operations and feel the community atmosphere.

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.

Overview of Pendleton Manor

Pendleton Manor is a 91-bed nonprofit nursing home in Franklin, West Virginia, providing skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services, along with outpatient therapy, home health, and independent apartments — an unusually broad continuum for a rural community of its size. The facility is operated by Pendleton Manor, Inc. CMS rates Pendleton Manor 3 stars overall. Health Inspection performance is 63.9% above the West Virginia average, a meaningful signal for a facility with this breadth of care. Staffing pulls in the opposite direction: a 2-star staffing rating reflects nurse staffing that averages 2 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day — above the state average — but LPN staffing averages 37 minutes, roughly a third below the West Virginia norm. The distribution suggests strong basic care coverage with thinner clinical nursing capacity. Across the past four years, Pendleton Manor logged five inspections. The May 2024 annual survey cited seven deficiencies spanning resident privacy, incomplete medical records, infection control, and gaps in hospice coordination; a concurrent life-safety survey that same month cited eight deficiencies in fire and emergency preparedness. A 2022 survey included one substantiated complaint related to resident rights and the reporting of abuse. No fines, Immediate Jeopardy findings, or license actions appear in the record. The campus offers an on-site Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program, an active Resident Council, and a continuum that runs from short-term post-acute rehabilitation through long-term skilled nursing and memory care. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted. Pendleton Manor serves residents seeking a full continuum of care in Pendleton County — particularly those who may move between rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care over time without leaving the community.

Set atop a peaceful hill in Hurricane, WV, Celebration Villa of Teays Valley is a blissful haven for those seeking assisted living or memory care. The community provides customized care plans to residents, ensuring they receive the proper amount of support to maintain their independence. These care plans may include daily living support, 24/7 supervision, housekeeping, or respite care, depending on residents’ preferences and needs.

Residents’ days are enriched with purposeful activities like outings, game nights, fitness classes, and guest lectures. Three whole meals are served daily with replenishing snacks in between to keep residents healthy and filled with energy. Convenient amenities and welcoming common spaces are also available for a more pleasant and enjoyable retirement experience.

Enjoy the finest care and assistance with Elison Independent & Assisted Living of Maplewood in South Maplewood Drive, Bridgeport, WV, which is dedicated to improving seniors’ quality of life with assisted living and independent living services. With its snug and sophisticated accommodations, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. Moreover, a competent and specially trained team cares for seniors’ needs and aspirations 24/7 to ensure they thrive and reach their full potential.

Residents do not run out of things to do with a robust slate of enriching activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and strengths. There is no need to worry about meal preparation with healthy and delicious meals satisfying their cravings and nutritional needs. Elison Independent & Assisted Living of Maplewood strives to provide a safe place for seniors to make every moment of their golden years memorable.

Overview of The Woodlands Retirement Community

With 171 acres of scenic hilltops and valleys to spectate, seniors in the Huntington, West Virginia area looking to settle into the golden years of their lives will find a lush, welcoming, and empowering community at Woodlands Retirement. Offering independent and assisted senior living programs, along with memory and respite care for more specialized support, Woodlands’ team of caring and courteous professionals operate on the golden standards set by LifeCare Communities.

Assistance with daily living activities such as housekeeping, laundry, personal care needs, and medical management tailored to each resident, enable them to lead restful and fulfilling lives at Woodlands. Private living quarters range from studio to two-bedroom options, ensuring privacy, security, and comfort, while nutritious meals are served daily. Residents are able to invest time in wellness programs, trips on the town, solitary or social activities, as they see fit, for the ideal retirement experience.

Overview of Dunbar Center

Settled in the peaceful community of Dubar, WV, Dunbar Center is an exceptional senior living community that offers long-term care and rehabilitation services. The community ensures a peace of mind with support tailored to evolving needs of its residents. With a full-time physician and nursing practitioner, residents can also avail of its therapy services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Beyond healthcare, residents can enjoy a lively calendar of social, cultural, educational, religious, and recreational activities that nourishes the body, mind, and spirit. The community also offers delightful and nutritious meals as well as support services needed by its residents round-the-clock. Meet new companions and create meaningful connections within the beautifully-appointed spaces of this community. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Dunbar Center.