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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Fairmont, WV for 2024

Fairmont is home to about 18,200 residents, and 16.9% of them are seniors ages 65 and over. This group is especially prone to medical difficulties, but fortunately, they can rely on WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center and Fairmont Regional Medical Center for health care close to home. Seniors can also benefit from the city’s reasonable health care costs, which run right around the national average.

Seniors can rely on Fairmont’s many quality senior living options. Older adults who need some help with personal care and housekeeping may turn to home care or assisted living, but those living with chronic conditions and complex medical issues may find nursing home care a better choice. Nursing homes offer 24/7 personal and medical support, such as diabetes and incontinence management, wound care, IV therapy and rehabilitation. In Fairmont, the price of nursing home care averages $12,167 per month, which is well above the state and national averages.

Using this guide, seniors and their families can learn more about nursing home care in Fairmont. They can also access information about financing options and helpful resources to make decisions a little easier.

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Nursing Home Facilities in Fairmont, West Virginia

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Nursing Home Costs in Fairmont, WV

Fairmont’s nursing homes charge an average of $12,167 per month for a semi-private room and $12,623 per month for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

West Virginia shows a wide range of nursing home prices. Rates in Fairmont are 54% higher than the national average, for instance, and they're somewhat more expensive than the state norm of $11,619. Charleston and Beckley are similarly costly at $12,258 and $12,958 respectively, but some cities offer much lower rates. Wheeling’s prices come in 41.3% below those of Fairmont, and Huntington’s average cost is less expensive yet at $6,844.

Fairmont

$12,167

West Virginia

$11,619

United States

$7,908

Charleston

$12,258

Beckley

$12,958

Wheeling

$7,148

Huntington

$6,844

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Fairmont have a variety of care options to choose from, and finances may play a leading role in their decisions. Nursing home care costs the most at $12,167 for a semiprivate room and $12,623 for a private room. However, if a person does not need a high level of care, assisted living may be a more affordable choice at $5,700, on average. In-home care and home health care are viable options as well at $3,051.

In-Home Care

$3,051

Home Health Care

$3,051

Assisted Living Facility

$5,700

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$12,167

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$12,623

Note: Data for Fairmont was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Morgantown, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fairmont, WV

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of Arbors at Fairmont

My husband was transported there in April 2012 from Mon General with terminal cancer. I followed the ambulance. When I got inside, I found him ready to fall out of the bed and his oxygen not...

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Lily3

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Arbors at Fairmont

The atmosphere at Arbors was good. It was very clean, bright and shiny, and the people that work there seem to be very knowledgeable. They were doing a fine job. My mother was happy in there. They...

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trevh73

I visited this facility

Review of Arbors at Fairmont

As a former resident of Fairmont I have had the opportunity to visit the Arbors many times. I would visit frequently with my church to provide companionship to the residents. Although the staff is...

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