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St. Mary's Hospital
Scout 100Huntington, WV · 19 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Huntington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Huntington, West Virginia
Every licensed senior community in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 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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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Huntington
Local Huntington-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Huntington prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,530/mo median
typical range $4,420–$6,910
Memory Care
$7,260/mo median
typical range $5,810–$9,080
Skilled Nursing
$12,520/mo median
typical range $11,700–$13,980
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,530/mo median
typical range $2,950–$7,990
Residential Care Home
$4,980/mo median
typical range $3,980–$6,230
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Huntington 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 Huntington.
- 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 20 communities in Huntington, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Madison Park Healthcare
Scout 95Huntington, WV · 41 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Huntington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →3
Cabell Healthcare Center
Scout 80Culloden, WV · 90 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Culloden.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →
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Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
Scout 78Ashland, KY · 137 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Ashland.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →5
Wayne Healthcare Center
Scout 75Wayne, WV · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wayne.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →
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Sanctuary at Ohio Valley
Scout 72Ironton, OH · 93 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Ironton.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →7
South Shore, KY · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in South Shore.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →8
Harbor Healthcare of Ironton
Scout 58Ironton, OH · 125 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Ironton.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →9
Riverview Post Acute
Scout 57South Point, OH · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in South Point.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →10
Oakmont Manor
Scout 55Flatwoods, KY · 85 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Flatwoods.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →11
Crystal Care of Coal Grove
Scout 51Coal Grove, OH · 57 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Coal Grove.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →12
Teays Valley Center
Scout 51Hurricane, WV · 124 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hurricane.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →13
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
Scout 43Ashland, KY · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Ashland.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →14
Louisa, KY · 104 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →15
Huntington, WV · 186 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →16
Woodland Oaks
Scout 28Ashland, KY · 110 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →17
Wurtland, KY · 126 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →18
Heritage Center
Scout 23Huntington, WV · 160 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →19
Putnam Center
Scout 14Hurricane, WV · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →20
Grayson, KY · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,700–$13,980/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Huntington, WV?
In the Huntington, WV area, assisted living typically runs $4,420–$6,910/month (median $5,530), memory care $5,810–$9,080/month (median $7,260), and skilled nursing $11,700–$13,980/month (median $12,520) — 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 Huntington, WV?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Huntington, WV right now are St. Mary's Hospital, Madison Park Healthcare, Cabell Healthcare Center. The full ranked list of 20 communities is on this page.
How are the 20 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.