Page 3 of 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. 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.
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.
Seneca Trail Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lewisburg
80
Facility 80
WV AVG 93
Rank #20 / 32
No
65
Facility 65
WV AVG 36
Rank #4 / 30
-
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 2
Rank #12 / 23
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
WV AVG 85.7%
Rank #6 / 29
-
37
Facility 37
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #26 / 31
11
Facility 11
WV AVG 5.9
Rank #24 / 29
349
Facility 349
WV AVG 249
Rank #25 / 30
3.7
Facility 3.7
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #26 / 30
Trinity Health Care of Logan
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Logan
120
Facility 120
WV AVG 93
Rank #8 / 32
No
45
Facility 45
WV AVG 36
Rank #10 / 30
-
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #2 / 23
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
WV AVG 85.7%
Rank #9 / 29
-
39
Facility 39
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #27 / 31
14
Facility 14
WV AVG 5.9
Rank #28 / 29
322
Facility 322
WV AVG 249
Rank #20 / 30
3.2
Facility 3.2
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #20 / 30
Bluestone Health and Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Bluefield
60
Facility 60
WV AVG 93
Rank #23 / 32
No--
1
Facility 1
WV AVG 2
Rank #12 / 23
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WV AVG 85.7%
Rank #1 / 29
Matt Fife
47
Facility 47
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #29 / 31
13
Facility 13
WV AVG 5.9
Rank #26 / 29
553
Facility 553
WV AVG 249
Rank #30 / 30
4.6
Facility 4.6
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #28 / 30
Fairmont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC
MC
NH
SNF
Fairmont
120
Facility 120
WV AVG 93
Rank #8 / 32
No
67
Facility 67
WV AVG 36
Rank #3 / 30
-
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #2 / 23
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
WV AVG 85.7%
Rank #11 / 29
Dominique Fusco
30
Facility 30
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #22 / 31
16
Facility 16
WV AVG 5.9
Rank #29 / 29
332
Facility 332
WV AVG 249
Rank #23 / 30
3.0
Facility 3.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #16 / 30
Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Belington
57
Facility 57
WV AVG 93
Rank #27 / 32
No
32
Facility 32
WV AVG 36
Rank #18 / 30
-
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #2 / 23
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
WV AVG 85.7%
Rank #21 / 29
-
36
Facility 36
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #25 / 31
9
Facility 9
WV AVG 5.9
Rank #23 / 29
331
Facility 331
WV AVG 249
Rank #21 / 30
3.4
Facility 3.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #24 / 30
Brookdale Charleston Gardens
MC
AL
Charleston
121
Facility 121
WV AVG 93
Rank #7 / 32
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
69.4%
Facility 69.4%
WV AVG 85.7%
Rank #26 / 29
Donna L Prowse
21
Facility 21
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #14 / 31
3
Facility 3
WV AVG 5.9
Rank #5 / 29
310
Facility 310
WV AVG 249
Rank #19 / 30
2.4
Facility 2.4
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #9 / 30
Harmony at Morgantown
MC
AL
IL
Morgantown
127
Facility 127
WV AVG 93
Rank #6 / 32
Yes
12
Facility 12
WV AVG 36
Rank #25 / 30
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Christina Mullenax
26
Facility 26
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #18 / 31
6
Facility 6
WV AVG 5.9
Rank #18 / 29
157
Facility 157
WV AVG 249
Rank #11 / 30
3.0
Facility 3.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #16 / 30
New Horizon Senior Living Center
MC
AL
RC
Kingwood
50
Facility 50
WV AVG 93
Rank #28 / 32
No
39
Facility 39
WV AVG 36
Rank #15 / 30
--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WV AVG 85.7%
Rank #1 / 29
Rhonda Farrell
66
Facility 66
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #31 / 31
-
181
Facility 181
WV AVG 249
Rank #13 / 30
2.1
Facility 2.1
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #7 / 30
Harmony at White Oaks
MC
AL
Bridgeport
130
Facility 130
WV AVG 93
Rank #5 / 32
Yes
10
Facility 10
WV AVG 36
Rank #26 / 30
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WV AVG 2
Rank #2 / 23
-Beth Harris
24
Facility 24
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #17 / 31
4
Facility 4
WV AVG 5.9
Rank #10 / 29
--
Mountain Memories (Alr/Alz)
MC
AL
RC
Elkins
88
Facility 88
WV AVG 93
Rank #19 / 32
No
77
Facility 77
WV AVG 36
Rank #2 / 30
--
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
WV AVG 85.7%
Rank #18 / 29
Christina Mullenax
32
Facility 32
WV AVG 22.9
Rank #23 / 31
-
100
Facility 100
WV AVG 249
Rank #6 / 30
2.0
Facility 2.0
WV AVG 14.6
Rank #6 / 30

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 Brookdale Charleston Gardens

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Charleston Gardens provides exceptional service for seniors in assisted living; they strive to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for their seniors in need of quality assistance by providing options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs while still maintaining a level of independence and individuality. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, Charleston Gardens is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them.
Life at Brookdale Charleston Gardens is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone; with the all-inclusive amenities and services provided by management, seniors are able to live hassle-free. They pride themselves on their approach to modern assisted living care which is unparalleled with their remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.

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Overview of Seneca Trail Healthcare Center

Seneca Trail Healthcare Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Lewisburg, WV. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, while respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

The center has 80 beds and a 98% occupancy rate, meaning nearly all beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 6 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across the day. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Programs include medically complex care for residents with complex health needs, care after surgery to support recovery, and dementia care for residents who need cognitive support and supervision.

Physical and occupational therapy are available as rehabilitation services, supporting recovery, movement, and daily activities. Pet therapy gives residents an opportunity to engage with animals as part of their activities. The area has a Walk Score of 65 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Seneca Trail Healthcare Center is operated by GB WV Maplewood Leasing Co. The combination of skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care can suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support, someone living with dementia who needs supervision, or a family caregiver seeking a short stay.

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Overview of Harmony at Morgantown

As its name suggests, Harmony at Morgantown 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, assisted living,  and memory care community with personal 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 Morgantown 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. 

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Overview of Mountain Memories (alr/alz)

Mountain Memories (alr/alz) offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Elkins, WV. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs supervised memory care, or for a resident whose needs may grow and who could move between care levels without leaving the community. Mountain Memories has 88 beds, and Christina Mullenax serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. A salon lets residents arrange grooming services without leaving the community, while religious services and rehabilitation services are available for residents who use them.

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Overview of Bluestone Health and Rehabilitation

Bluestone Health and Rehabilitation, in Bluefield, WV, carries skilled nursing, memory care, a nursing home designation, and hospice care across 60 beds. The nursing coverage is written down as a program rather than assumed. Memory care means somebody is watching rather than merely nearby, which is the part a household cannot cover.

Oncology care and hospice are both on the list, so the move from treating a cancer to managing its last weeks happens at one address. Four needs land here: short recovery, nursing care that continues, dementia support, and hospice. Short-term rehabilitation, orthopedic rehab, and post-surgical care cover recovery after an operation or an injury.

Pulmonary and bariatric care answer needs of a different kind. Six programs carry names in all: 24/7 Nursing Care, Orthopedic Rehab, Post-Surgical Care, Pulmonary Care, Bariatric Care, and Oncology Care.

A recreation area, a patio, a library, and a salon are what the building holds outside the clinical list. Two hours and 52 minutes of nursing reach each resident daily. Private pay, Medicaid, and Medicare are the three routes, and Matt Fife administers the home for Maples SNF Operations.

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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 New Horizon Senior Living Center

New Horizon Senior Living Center offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Kingwood, WV. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short-term stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 50 beds. New Horizon Senior Living Center may be a good fit for someone who needs memory support or for a family seeking a temporary care arrangement. Rhonda Farrell serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 39 describes a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Fairmont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Fairmont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Fairmont, WV. Long term care supports residents who need ongoing assistance, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period rather than an ongoing stay. The center may be a good fit for a resident whose needs range from short term rehabilitation to ongoing nursing or memory support.

With 120 beds, the center has total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the total daily nursing time allocated to each resident, including the combined staffing provided by nurses. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. Medicaid can help cover care for an eligible resident whose savings may not support a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Residents have access to a spacious courtyard and patio, providing an outdoor area at the center. Beautician and barber services, along with a salon and spa, give residents access to personal grooming services without leaving the community. A variety of fine dining options is also available.

The center has a Walk Score of 67, described as somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain outings independently. Dominique Fusco serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Trinity Health Care of Logan

Trinity Health Care of Logan provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Logan, West Virginia. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing residential care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support for a person with a life limiting illness, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 120 beds and opened in 2006. Short term rehabilitation supports recovery after illness or injury, while long term care serves residents who need ongoing support.

Advanced wound care, cardiac and pulmonary recovery, behavioral healthcare and counseling, bariatric care, and advance care planning address specific clinical or planning needs during a resident’s stay. These services may matter when recovery, ongoing treatment, or future care decisions are part of the picture.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day. That represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Trinity Health Care Services operates the community. A Walk Score of 45 places it in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation

Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Belington, WV, offering hospice care, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing. Nursing and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end-of-life care, and the nursing home setting accommodates ongoing residential care.

Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation has 57 beds. Short-term rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and post-surgical care support recovery within the community, with a rehab gym and rehabilitation services available on site. Additional programs include pulmonary care, bariatric care, oncology care, and dementia care.

Residents can use the patio garden and outdoor recreation area for time outside, while the beauty and barber shop supports on-site grooming. A library, pastoral support, and transportation services are also available. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families public-benefit and direct-payment options for care.

The area has a Walk Score of 32, making it a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Belington SNF Operations operates Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing support.

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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.