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Best Memory Care in West Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 32 memory care communities 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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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

Compare Memory Care around West Virginia

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.

Edgewood Summit
MC
AL
IL
NH
RESC
SNF
Charleston (Edgewood)
42
Facility 42
WV AVG 80
Rank #66 / 76
Yes
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 37
Rank #74 / 89
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 83.3% George Barker
7
Facility 7
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #12 / 54
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #9 / 50
34
Facility 34
WV AVG 249
Rank #4 / 51
3.4
Facility 3.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #4 / 51
Sundale Nursing Home
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Morgantown
100
Facility 100
WV AVG 80
Rank #24 / 76
No
47
Facility 47
WV AVG 37
Rank #28 / 89
Certified LTC (100)
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 3
Rank #6 / 52
85.0% Lisa K White
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #17 / 54
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #37 / 50
266
Facility 266
WV AVG 249
Rank #34 / 51
19.0
Facility 19.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #36 / 51
Paramount Senior Living at Cabell Midland
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Ona
110
Facility 110
WV AVG 80
Rank #19 / 76
Yes
13
Facility 13
WV AVG 37
Rank #67 / 89
Studio
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 3
Rank #3 / 52
75.5% Jessica Treadway
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #33 / 54
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #21 / 50
126
Facility 126
WV AVG 249
Rank #14 / 51
5.0
Facility 5.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #9 / 51
Milestone Senior Living LLC
MC
AL
IL
Parkersburg (Kennedy Avenue)
27
Facility 27
WV AVG 80
Rank #70 / 76
No
46
Facility 46
WV AVG 37
Rank #32 / 89
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #20 / 52
88.9% Carman Leavitt
9
Facility 9
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #20 / 54
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #21 / 50
113
Facility 113
WV AVG 249
Rank #12 / 51
8.7
Facility 8.7
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #15 / 51
Harmony at Martinsburg
MC
AL
Martinsburg
144
Facility 144
WV AVG 80
Rank #4 / 76
Yes
20
Facility 20
WV AVG 37
Rank #60 / 89
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed- 73.6% -
27
Facility 27
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #38 / 54
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #21 / 50
129
Facility 129
WV AVG 249
Rank #16 / 51
4.2
Facility 4.2
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #6 / 51
Harmony at Southridge
MC
AL
IL
Charleston (Southridge Center)
120
Facility 120
WV AVG 80
Rank #10 / 76
Yes
5
Facility 5
WV AVG 37
Rank #82 / 89
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #20 / 52
86.7% Tyler Holsclaw
60
Facility 60
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #52 / 54
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #37 / 50
158
Facility 158
WV AVG 249
Rank #21 / 51
2.4
Facility 2.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #2 / 51
Harmony at White Oaks
MC
AL
Bridgeport
130
Facility 130
WV AVG 80
Rank #6 / 76
Yes
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 37
Rank #74 / 89
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 3
Rank #6 / 52
-Beth Harris
24
Facility 24
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #36 / 54
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #21 / 50
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Oak Hill Place
MC
AL
RC
Oak Hill (East Oak Hill)
58
Facility 58
WV AVG 80
Rank #54 / 76
No
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 37
Rank #59 / 89
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #20 / 52
70.7% Renee Harper
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #23 / 54
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #21 / 50
147
Facility 147
WV AVG 249
Rank #19 / 51
10.5
Facility 10.5
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #22 / 51
Rolling Meadows Place
MC
AL
RC
Scott Depot
58
Facility 58
WV AVG 80
Rank #54 / 76
No
33
Facility 33
WV AVG 37
Rank #47 / 89
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 3
Rank #20 / 52
82.8% Stephanie Childers
28
Facility 28
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #41 / 54
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #21 / 50
212
Facility 212
WV AVG 249
Rank #29 / 51
6.6
Facility 6.6
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #12 / 51
Lavender Fields Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
Beverly
16
Facility 16
WV AVG 80
Rank #73 / 76
No
38
Facility 38
WV AVG 37
Rank #44 / 89
Private Rooms- 68.8% Judi J Rose
8
Facility 8
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #17 / 54
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #4 / 50
88
Facility 88
WV AVG 249
Rank #10 / 51
8.8
Facility 8.8
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #16 / 51
Braley Care Homes Memory Care Facility
MC
AL
Hurricane (Lexington Estates)
16
Facility 16
WV AVG 80
Rank #73 / 76
No
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 37
Rank #80 / 89
-- 93.8% Chris Braley
7
Facility 7
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #12 / 54
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #21 / 50
59
Facility 59
WV AVG 249
Rank #6 / 51
5.4
Facility 5.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #10 / 51
Celebration Villa of Martinsburg
MC
AL
RC
Martinsburg (I/Con Ventures Lc)
97
Facility 97
WV AVG 80
Rank #27 / 76
Yes
22
Facility 22
WV AVG 37
Rank #57 / 89
Studio / Deluxe Studio / Suite
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 3
Rank #6 / 52
61.9% Trey
22
Facility 22
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #35 / 54
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #9 / 50
461
Facility 461
WV AVG 249
Rank #50 / 51
18.4
Facility 18.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #35 / 51
Celebration Villa of Teays Valley
MC
AL
RC
Hurricane
77
Facility 77
WV AVG 80
Rank #37 / 76
Yes
29
Facility 29
WV AVG 37
Rank #50 / 89
Studio / Deluxe Studio- 89.6% -
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #23 / 54
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #9 / 50
331
Facility 331
WV AVG 249
Rank #42 / 51
25.5
Facility 25.5
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #38 / 51
Brookdale Charleston Gardens
MC
AL
Charleston
121
Facility 121
WV AVG 80
Rank #9 / 76
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 19.4
Rank #33 / 54
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #9 / 50
310
Facility 310
WV AVG 249
Rank #38 / 51
12.9
Facility 12.9
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #28 / 51
Harmony at Morgantown
MC
NH
AL
IL
Morgantown
127
Facility 127
WV AVG 80
Rank #7 / 76
Yes
12
Facility 12
WV AVG 37
Rank #68 / 89
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-0Christina Mullenax
26
Facility 26
WV AVG 19.4
Rank #37 / 54
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 5.1
Rank #37 / 50
157
Facility 157
WV AVG 249
Rank #20 / 51
4.9
Facility 4.9
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #8 / 51
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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 Sundale Nursing Home

Sundale Nursing Home can deliver world-class nursing service where seniors age gracefully in a resort-style environment. Specializing in nursing homes and rehabilitation, the home boasts a safe, comfortable, and assured atmosphere.  Sundale offers a haven for seniors to relax and recover.
Residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, social events, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, restorative nursing, IV therapy, palliative care, and dementia care.

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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 Harmony at Martinsburg

Harmony at Martinsburg operates a 144-bed residential care community in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, combining assisted living and specialized memory care. Located at 13857 Apple Harvest Drive, the facility currently serves 106 residents (71 in assisted living, 35 in memory care) at 74% capacity.

The care model includes 24-hour staffing, on-site nursing, physical and occupational rehabilitation, and respite services. Dining emphasizes restaurant-style meals with flexible programming. Community features include a movie theater, bistro, library, game room, and grounds with walking paths. Housing spans studio units (310–447 square feet) to two-bedroom apartments (699–776 square feet), with pets permitted. Transportation to health appointments and structured activities round out programming.

State regulatory oversight spanning eight years reveals a facility with strong deficiency metrics relative to state peers yet documented operational challenges. Across 31 inspections from 2018–2025, Harmony recorded 129 total deficiencies; 48% better than West Virginia’s 249-deficiency average and ranking 24th among 74 state facilities. Deficiency density was particularly favorable: 4.2 per inspection (state average 14.6).

However, deficiency themes recurred across multiple surveys between 2023 and 2024, indicating systemic rather than isolated issues. Substantiated investigations in 2023 found failure to report major incidents to state regulators within required timeframes and inadequate housekeeping and maintenance (damaged carpets, missing fixtures, dirty sinks). Annual inspections documented persistent staffing gaps on night shift and within the Memory Care Unit, employee training deficiencies in Alzheimer’s and dementia care (required for memory care staff), incomplete resident medical documentation (missing tuberculosis screening, weight-change monitoring), and medication-order recordkeeping failures. Facilities cited for such deficiencies underwent follow-up visits that confirmed corrections; deficiencies did not disappear but reappeared in subsequent inspection cycles, suggesting either staff turnover, training sustainability challenges, or systemic implementation gaps.

Most recent complaint investigations (July 2025) were unsubstantiated with zero new deficiencies, and the February 2025 follow-up confirmed prior corrections.

No fines or license suspensions were documented in available reports.

Walk Score 20 (car-dependent); 3.7 miles from Martinsburg center; 2.5 miles to WVU Cancer Center–Martinsburg.

Harmony at Martinsburg fits residents seeking a larger assisted living or memory care environment with diverse amenities, though prospective residents should understand the facility’s pattern of recurrent compliance findings and inquire directly about ongoing improvements in staffing consistency and operational management.

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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 Harmony at White Oaks

Live a worry-free retirement with the renowned senior living community of Harmony at White Oaks providing assisted living and memory care. With its ideal location surrounded by local amenities in Bridgeport, WV, the community ensures seniors’ needs and desires are easily accessible. Featuring a team of kind and well-trained professionals attending to seniors’ daily living activities, the community strives to provide a safe place where they can spend their golden years happily.

A variety of enriching activities and engaging programs are orchestrated to encourage residents to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Delightful and healthy meals are provided for residents to enjoy hassle-free dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Harmony at White Oaks is great for seniors seeking solace in their best years surrounded by incredible amenities and genuine care.

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Overview of Oak Hill Place

Administered by Renee Harper, Oak Hill Place is a small assisted living community at 438 23rd St in Oak Hill, West Virginia. The 58-bed facility operated by Oak Hill Aid II Opco offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. These provide multiple routes for occupants with varying care needs and families seeking short-term support.

With a 71 percent occupancy rate, the community currently serves 41 residents. It stands in a car-dependent area where most daily errands require a vehicle. The residential setting, however, offers a quiet neighborhood character for those wanting less bustling surroundings.

State inspections by the West Virginia Department of Health have noted repeating themes over the years, spanning housekeeping and maintenance: concerns with carpeting, bathroom fixtures, and cleanliness metrics. A recent annual inspection also flagged staffing levels during night hours, documentation practices, and safe storage protocols for hazardous materials. The latest investigation substantiated no new deficiencies or complaints.

For families contemplating Oak Hill Place, personally touring is the best way to see its living spaces, meet the staff, and understand the daily life ambiance for occupants in each care setting. For people seeking less bustling surroundings, the residential setting has a tranquil neighborhood character.

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Overview of Rolling Meadows Place

Rolling Meadows Place in Scott Depot, West Virginia, is a newly established residential community that Scott Depot Aid II Opco LLC operates under Stephanie Childers’ administration. The home on Rolling Meadows Drive serves 58 residents with an 83 percent occupancy rate.

The surrounding neighborhood scores 33 on walkability, so some errands are walkable, but most trips require transportation. This setting attracts families wanting a calmer, residential place outside a busier commercial area.

State inspections have indicated recurring themes spanning medication administration and documentation practices, housekeeping and maintenance, and staffing adequacy. A recent December 2025 complaint investigation substantiated no deficiencies, while an annual inspection in July had noted several issues in these operational areas. Families touring the home can ask how management has addressed such themes.

Visiting in person and conversing with the administrator will give you a clear idea of Rolling Meadows Place’s specific care offerings and daily operations.

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Overview of Lavender Fields Assisted Living

Live a worry-free retirement at Lavender Fields Assisted Living, a blissful retreat in Beverly, WV, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and end-of-life care. Residents can ease their worries with round-the-clock care from a kind and well-trained team. The community also works closely with the residents to create care plans tailored to their ever-changing needs.

Stimulating programs and enriching programs are conducted to enhance residents’ living experiences. Delectable and nutritious meals are served in a family-style setting to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and foster comfort. The community also provides medication management for residents’ convenience. With its wide range of care options and nurturing environment, residents can thrive in their golden years.

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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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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 32 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.