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Charleston, WV · 29 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Charleston, West Virginia
Every licensed senior community in the Charleston, WV area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
3.2★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Charleston
Local Charleston-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Charleston prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,550/mo median
typical range $4,440–$6,940
Memory Care
$7,280/mo median
typical range $5,820–$9,100
Skilled Nursing
$12,560/mo median
typical range $11,740–$14,030
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,550/mo median
typical range $2,960–$8,010
Residential Care Home
$5,000/mo median
typical range $4,000–$6,250
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Charleston using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Charleston.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 13 communities in Charleston, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Arthur B Hodges Center, the
Scout 91Charleston, WV · 20 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Valley Center
Scout 81South Charleston, WV · 130 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of South Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Hillcrest Healthcare Center
Scout 77Danville, WV · 90 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Danville.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Meadowbrook Acres
Scout 63Charleston, WV · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Charleston.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Charleston Healthcare Center
Scout 62Charleston, WV · 150 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Charleston.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Riverside Valley of Journey
Scout 58Saint Albans, WV · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Albans.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Complete Care at Oak Ridge LLC
Scout 55Charleston, WV · 74 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Charleston.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Clay Healthcare Center
Scout 50Ivydale, WV · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Ivydale.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
View full evaluation →10
Glasgow Hills of Journey
Scout 35Glasgow, WV · 112 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Glasgow.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Marmet Center
Scout 28Marmet, WV · 90 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Dunbar Center
Scout 12Dunbar, WV · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
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Sissonville, WV · 119 beds
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A Sissonville skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $11,740–$14,030/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Charleston, WV?
In the Charleston, WV area, assisted living typically runs $4,440–$6,940/month (median $5,550), memory care $5,820–$9,100/month (median $7,280), and skilled nursing $11,740–$14,030/month (median $12,560) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Charleston, WV?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Charleston, WV right now are Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit, Arthur B Hodges Center, the, Valley Center. The full ranked list of 13 communities is on this page.
How are the 13 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.