Best Independent Living in West Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 independent living communities in WV using WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in WV
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19 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 37/ 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: 80The 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 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Welty Home for the Aged
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Wheeling
52
Facility 52
WV AVG 80
Rank #59 / 75
Yes
43
Facility 43
WV AVG 37
Rank #36 / 85
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 3
Rank #6 / 52
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #14 / 62
-
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
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Ona
110
Facility 110
WV AVG 80
Rank #19 / 75
Yes
13
Facility 13
WV AVG 37
Rank #66 / 85
Studio
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 3
Rank #3 / 52
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #42 / 62
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
Milestone Senior Living LLC
IL
AL
MC
Parkersburg
27
Facility 27
WV AVG 80
Rank #69 / 75
No
46
Facility 46
WV AVG 37
Rank #31 / 85
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #23 / 52
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #25 / 62
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
The Wyngate Senior Living Community – Parkersburg
IL
AL
Parkersburg
65
Facility 65
WV AVG 80
Rank #43 / 75
Yes
11
Facility 11
WV AVG 37
Rank #70 / 85
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #23 / 52
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #29 / 62
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
Edgewood Summit
IL
AL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Charleston (Edgewood)
42
Facility 42
WV AVG 80
Rank #65 / 75
Yes
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 37
Rank #73 / 85
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #37 / 62
George Barker
7
Facility 7
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #12 / 55
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #9 / 51
34
Facility 34
WV AVG 249
Rank #4 / 51
0.6
Facility 0.6
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #3 / 51
Harmony at Southridge
IL
AL
MC
Charleston (Southridge Center)
120
Facility 120
WV AVG 80
Rank #10 / 75
Yes
5
Facility 5
WV AVG 37
Rank #81 / 85
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #23 / 52
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #30 / 62
Tyler Holsclaw
60
Facility 60
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #53 / 55
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #37 / 51
158
Facility 158
WV AVG 249
Rank #21 / 51
3.0
Facility 3.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #35 / 51
The Wyngate Senior Living Barboursville
IL
AL
Barboursville
60
Facility 60
WV AVG 80
Rank #47 / 75
Yes
25
Facility 25
WV AVG 37
Rank #52 / 85
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #37 / 62
Felisha Adkins
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #23 / 55
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #21 / 51
166
Facility 166
WV AVG 249
Rank #23 / 51
2.0
Facility 2.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #14 / 51
Serra Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Weirton (Chestnut Hill)
137
Facility 137
WV AVG 80
Rank #5 / 75
No
31
Facility 31
WV AVG 37
Rank #48 / 85
Certified LTC (137)
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #23 / 52
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #13 / 62
Rhonda Quattrochi
0
Facility 0
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #1 / 55
0
Facility 0
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #1 / 51
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Pendleton Manor
IL
HC
NH
SNF
Franklin
91
Facility 91
WV AVG 80
Rank #29 / 75
No
38
Facility 38
WV AVG 37
Rank #43 / 85
-
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 3
Rank #6 / 52
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #35 / 62
Randall Kropp
32
Facility 32
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #43 / 55
11
Facility 11
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #44 / 51
221
Facility 221
WV AVG 249
Rank #30 / 51
3.3
Facility 3.3
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #43 / 51
Elison Independent & Assisted Living of Maplewood
IL
AL
Bridgeport (Maple Lake)
56
Facility 56
WV AVG 80
Rank #57 / 75
No
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 37
Rank #79 / 85
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
48.2%
Facility 48.2%
WV AVG 80.7%
Rank #58 / 62
Andrew Jackson
9
Facility 9
WV AVG 19.7
Rank #20 / 55
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.2
Rank #21 / 51
222
Facility 222
WV AVG 249
Rank #31 / 51
2.8
Facility 2.8
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #32 / 51

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WV community we track that reports that metric, not just the 19 on this page.

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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 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 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 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.

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Overview of Harmony at Southridge

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. 

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Overview of The Wyngate Senior Living Barboursville

A member of the Parkersburg senior living community, The Wyngate is an affordable assisted living and memory care home. The senior living community practices compassion and kindness ready to attend to any need– with mental, physical, and emotional needs. The Wyngate is a small community that strives to be an elegant, caring, and affordable community where residents age with dignity.

Services at The Wyngate include an emergency call system, housekeeping services, assistance with real estate taxes, property insurance assistance, wellness checks, nurse consultation upon request, social activities, entertainment programs, and all-house maintenance.

Contact The Wyngate Senior Living Barboursville

Serra Village

2525 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV 26062
Overview of Serra Village

Located in Weirton, WV, Serra Village is an assisted living and independent living community with a highly dedicated team of medical, nursing, and activity professionals, ensuring the highest quality of care. With 24-hour supervision, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities, you can be confident that your loved ones are well taken care of. Serra Manor offers air-conditioned rooms with weekly concierge and housekeeping services. Residents can enjoy fitness programs, movie nights, daily activities, and access to a game room. Additionally, the facility provides all-day dining with a dedicated dining room, offering meals tailored to specific dietary needs and medical conditions.
Other communities in Serra Village include Grandview Terrace, where residents enjoy the best of independent retirement living. Here, we handle the tasks your loved ones want us to take care of, allowing them to relax in a serene, safe environment filled with activities and even field trips. It’s pressure-free living – the community handles cooking and cleaning, letting your loved one focus on enjoying retirement life in a beautiful setting where wildlife makes daily visits to an expansive backyard leading into beautiful woods.

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Pendleton Manor

68 Good Samaritan Drive, Franklin, WV 26807
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.

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Overview of Elison Independent & Assisted Living of Maplewood

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.

Contact Elison Independent & Assisted Living of Maplewood

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

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in West Virginia

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 19 independent living communities in West Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.