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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Charleston, WV for 2024

West Virginia’s capital, Charleston, has a population of 46,536, of whom 19.3% are adults aged 65 and older. Several award-winning hospitals are available here, including CAMC Memorial Hospital, home to one of the nation’s leading heart programs, and Charleston Area Medical Center. Nursing home care in this city is expensive, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey.

Nursing homes serve individuals who don’t require hospitalization but can’t be cared for in their homes. These facilities provide skilled round-the-clock supervision, nursing care, rehabilitation services and other high-level medical care for people with chronic medical needs. All these features put a premium on nursing home care compared to other senior living accommodations. A semiprivate room in Charleston carries an average monthly cost of $12,106, compared to the national median of $7,756 per month. Assisted living or home health care is typically less expensive yet often equally beneficial for seniors who don’t need such sophisticated care.

This guide discusses the average rates for different senior care arrangements in Charleston and throughout West Virginia and the nation. It also lists some local and state programs that help meet the medical and financial needs of elders.

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Nursing Home Costs in Charleston, West Virginia

In Charleston, seniors pay an average of $12,106 per month for a nursing home semiprivate room. They pay an average of $12,501 per month for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Comparing average monthly prices of shared rooms in nursing homes, Charleston’s facilities charge $4,350 more than homes in the average U.S. city. Nursing home care costs here also exceed West Virginia’s state average of $11,376 by $730.

Charleston and Beckley share the same monthly average for nursing home costs. However, in the Huntington area, prices are $5,262 lower, at $6,844. Wheeling seniors pay $7,528, which is $4,578 less than those in Charleston, for this care. Parkersburg area nursing home residents pay average rates of $9,384, which is $2,722 below Charleston’s prices.

Charleston

$12,106

West Virginia

$11,376

The United States

$7,756

Beckley

$12,106

Huntington Area

$6,844

Parkersburg Area

$9,384

Wheeling

$7,528

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Pricing is a major determinant for families exploring living arrangement options for an elderly loved one, so it’s helpful to compare the rates of different services. In Charleston, home care costs $3,527. Home health care, which includes basic medical services, costs the same. Assisted living here is less than $500 more, at an average price of $4,000 per month. Understandably, nursing homes charge significantly more. A shared room carries a price of $12,106, and a private room costs $12,501 per month on average.

Home care

$3,527

Home health care

$3,527

Assisted living

$4,000

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$12,106

Nursing home (private room)

$12,501

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Charleston, West Virginia

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 in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible 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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston has a variety of programs that provide in-home care and support for seniors living at home. These resources also help families afford nursing home care and make it easier to adjust when the time comes to transition into a facility.

ResourceContactService
West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services(304) 558-3317 or (877) 987-3646The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services is a portal for up-to-date information regarding local, state and federal aging-related services. It offers Medicare counseling through the SHIP program and facilitates access to Medicaid in-home programs that help delay unnecessary institutionalization.
Long-Term & Elder Care Ombudsman Program(800) 834-0598The Long-Term & Elder Care Ombudsman Program, administered by Legal Aid of West Virginia, provides free, confidential legal assistance to any long-term care recipient and their families. Trained volunteer ombudsmen investigate and work to resolve complaints concerning Medicare and Medicaid billing, care quality, abuse and neglect.
Kanawha Valley Senior Services(304) 348-0707 or (844) 348-0707The Kanawha Valley Senior Services’ Social Service Representatives offer one-on-one counseling for Medicare, Enhanced Medicaid Assistance, QMB, SLIM B and LIEP. This agency also delivers meals to homebound seniors and provides caregiving services to qualifying clients.
Charleston Vet Center(304) 343-3825The Charleston Vet Center provides benefits counseling for the city’s veterans, their dependents and survivors. It helps veterans determine eligibility and apply for state or federal benefits earned or entitled to for service to the country, including financial assistance that can cover the costs of nursing home care.

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