Best Memory Care in West Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 31 memory care providers in WV using WV Dept. of Health & Human Resources data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Heritage Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Huntington
160
Facility 160
WV AVG 93
Rank #3 / 31
DNo
85
Facility 85
WV AVG 36
Rank #1 / 29
Certified LTC (160)
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #13 / 25
96.8%
Facility 96.8%
WV AVG 85.2%
Rank #4 / 28
Elizabeth Townsend
0
Facility 0
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #1 / 30
0
Facility 0
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #1 / 28
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Sundale Nursing Home
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Morgantown
100
Facility 100
WV AVG 93
Rank #14 / 31
ANo
47
Facility 47
WV AVG 36
Rank #7 / 29
Certified LTC (100)
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #2 / 25
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
WV AVG 85.2%
Rank #16 / 28
Lisa K White
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #7 / 30
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #18 / 28
236
Facility 236
WV AVG 247
Rank #15 / 29
2.4
Facility 2.4
WV AVG 14.5
Rank #13 / 29
Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Ona
110
Facility 110
WV AVG 93
Rank #12 / 31
A+Yes
13
Facility 13
WV AVG 36
Rank #23 / 29
Studio
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 2
Rank #1 / 25
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
WV AVG 85.2%
Rank #21 / 28
Jessica Treadway
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #14 / 30
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #10 / 28
121
Facility 121
WV AVG 247
Rank #8 / 29
1.4
Facility 1.4
WV AVG 14.5
Rank #3 / 29
Edgewood Summit
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RESC
SNF
Charleston (Edgewood)
42
Facility 42
WV AVG 93
Rank #28 / 31
?Yes
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 36
Rank #25 / 29
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 2
Rank #13 / 25
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
WV AVG 85.2%
Rank #18 / 28
George Barker
7
Facility 7
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #5 / 30
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #5 / 28
34
Facility 34
WV AVG 247
Rank #1 / 29
0.6
Facility 0.6
WV AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 29
Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Parkersburg (North Parkersburg)
164
Facility 164
WV AVG 93
Rank #2 / 31
?No
28
Facility 28
WV AVG 36
Rank #19 / 29
Certified LTC (164)
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 2
Rank #13 / 25
-Frank Bibbee
0
Facility 0
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #1 / 30
0
Facility 0
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #1 / 28
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Morgantown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Morgantown
100
Facility 100
WV AVG 93
Rank #14 / 31
CNo
43
Facility 43
WV AVG 36
Rank #12 / 29
Certified LTC (100)
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #2 / 25
89.6%
Facility 89.6%
WV AVG 85.2%
Rank #27 / 28
Sheila Jones-Marino
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #10 / 30
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #3 / 28
356
Facility 356
WV AVG 247
Rank #25 / 29
2.9
Facility 2.9
WV AVG 14.5
Rank #14 / 29
Milestone Senior Living LLC
MC
AL
IL
Parkersburg
27
Facility 27
WV AVG 93
Rank #29 / 31
C-No
46
Facility 46
WV AVG 36
Rank #9 / 29
-
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #2 / 25
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
WV AVG 85.2%
Rank #12 / 28
Carman Leavitt
9
Facility 9
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #9 / 30
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #10 / 28
104
Facility 104
WV AVG 247
Rank #7 / 29
2.4
Facility 2.4
WV AVG 14.5
Rank #11 / 29
Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Huntington
186
Facility 186
WV AVG 93
Rank #1 / 31
B+Yes
45
Facility 45
WV AVG 36
Rank #10 / 29
Certified LTC (186)
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #2 / 25
96.9%
Facility 96.9%
WV AVG 85.2%
Rank #6 / 28
-
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #4 / 30
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #18 / 28
431
Facility 431
WV AVG 247
Rank #27 / 29
2.9
Facility 2.9
WV AVG 14.5
Rank #16 / 29
Worthington Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Parkersburg (North Parkersburg)
105
Facility 105
WV AVG 93
Rank #13 / 31
CYes
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 36
Rank #25 / 29
Certified LTC (105)
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #2 / 25
85.8%
Facility 85.8%
WV AVG 85.2%
Rank #13 / 28
Randy Wright
16
Facility 16
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #13 / 30
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #5 / 28
303
Facility 303
WV AVG 247
Rank #18 / 29
2.5
Facility 2.5
WV AVG 14.5
Rank #10 / 29
Oak Hill Place
MC
AL
RC
Oak Hill (East Oak Hill)
58
Facility 58
WV AVG 93
Rank #24 / 31
A-No
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 36
Rank #21 / 29
-
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #13 / 25
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
WV AVG 85.2%
Rank #24 / 28
Renee Harper
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 22.6
Rank #10 / 30
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.6
Rank #10 / 28
147
Facility 147
WV AVG 247
Rank #10 / 29
1.8
Facility 1.8
WV AVG 14.5
Rank #5 / 29

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other WV memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 31 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Heritage Care Center

Heritage Care Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Huntington, WV. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, and palliative care addresses comfort and symptom relief related to serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The home has 160 beds, placing it in the larger community range with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Occupancy is 98%, so nearly all beds are in use. The range of care can suit a resident who needs supervision, skilled nursing, or comfort focused support, while respite care can suit a family needing temporary coverage for a primary caregiver.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover a long stay when savings may not be sufficient, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Families can also pay privately. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident, and Elizabeth Townsend serves as the administrator.

An 85 out of 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be within a short walk, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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Overview of Sundale Nursing Home

Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown, West Virginia, delivers 24-hour skilled nursing care alongside dedicated memory care and palliative support. Licensed medical professionals stay on site continuously to administer treatments, while memory care staff supervise individuals dealing with dementia. Palliative care programs emphasize symptom management and comfort measures for residents managing serious health conditions.

Administrator Lisa K. White manages the 100-bed facility, which currently operates at an 85% occupancy rate. Clinical care features physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy, supported by specialized skin and wound treatments, restorative nursing, dementia care practitioner services, pastoral guidance, and an on-staff physician. An on-site salon and spa manages personal grooming needs.

Total nurse staffing stands at 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day. Accepted payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. The surrounding area yields a walk score of 47, so non-driving residents must rely on transportation services for daily errands.

Interested individuals can connect with the admissions team to learn more about programs or coordinate a visit to the grounds.

Contact Sundale Nursing Home

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.

Contact Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland

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 Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center

Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center, by the CommuniCare Family of Communities, is Parkersburg’s leading skilled nursing and short-term 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 nursing care home aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness.

Eagle Pointe 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).

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Overview of Morgantown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Morgantown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Morgantown, WV, along with memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are available on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents receiving care at the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort alongside serious illness. Respite care is a short stay, so the center may suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. There are 100 beds, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 8 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help when a resident’s savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Private pay means the family pays directly.

Rehabilitation services are available at the center, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation without arranging care at another location. A salon, barber, and transportation are available for grooming and travel needs. Morgantown Heights of Journey operates the center, and Sheila Jones-Marino serves as administrator.

A Walk Score of 43 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Morgantown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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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 Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center

Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Huntington, WV. Nursing home care, nursing care, and skilled nursing provide ongoing clinical support, while hospice care serves residents nearing the end of life and memory care offers a supervised setting for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering.

The home has 186 beds and private rooms, so each resident has an individual room rather than shared accommodation. Total nurse staffing is 3h 20m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support residents working toward recovery during a time-limited stay.

A library, walking paths, gardens, and courtyards give residents places for reading and outdoor time. Social activities, outings, and memory-enriching activities provide structured ways to spend time, and pets are allowed as well. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, and Seventeenth Street Associates operates the center. The range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose medical or cognitive needs change over time.

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Overview of Worthington Healthcare Center

Worthington Healthcare Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Located in the North Parkersburg neighborhood, the community has 105 beds. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering.

Hospice care and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. The range of services may suit someone whose care needs change over time or a family seeking short term support.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated to each resident. Activities include game nights, community outings, and holiday celebrations. Residents may also live with a pet under the community’s pet friendly policy.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Randy Wright serves as administrator.

Contact Worthington Healthcare Center

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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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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Memory Care in West Virginia at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 36/ 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: 93The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in West Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.

Does West Virginia Medicaid cover memory care?

West Virginia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 31 memory care communities in West Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.