Parkersburg serves as the principal city of Wood County and sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers. This city contains 4 of the region’s 13 assisted living...
Based on ratings from assisted living residents in Parkersburg, we find an overall satisfaction score of 3.5 out of 5 stars stars. Learn more about this score by reading through the 53 reviews reviews in our directory.
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110 Nicolette Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26104
3.0
(10 reviews)
"Cedar Grove was a nice place for what you pay for, clean, and had a lot of tiled floors. I was there twice. The staff was extremely nice, spent time with me, showed me the place, and answered anything I asked. ..."
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723 Summers St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
3.8
(5 reviews)
"Very pleased with staff and place. The care is great...."
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One Wyngate Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26105
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My father-in-law is at The Wyngate Parkersburg. It is a really nice facility. I wanted an atmosphere that was not like a nursing home. I want people sitting out in the halls. The rooms are a lot nicer and bigger. It is costly. When you look at the ot..."
READ MORE5368 Dupont Road, Parkersburg, WV 26102
"My mother in law lived here for one year until her health declined. We were very pleased with the facilities, the staff, the food, the care she received and atmosphere. We highly recommend this place for loved ones transitioning from their home as ..."
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1113 Washington Street, Ravenswood, WV 26164
4.8
(7 reviews)
"My father is in Ravenswood Care Center. It's very nice and very clean. We've never actually seen the room due to COVID, but we're very pleased with the staff. They have bingo, a place for them to go and walk around, game nights, and movie time. The d..."
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150 Browns Road, Marietta, OH 45750
4.2
(7 reviews)
"I moved to Elison Assisted Living & Memory Care of Marietta. The food is pretty good. There's a full-day schedule of activities each day. I'm well taken care of. The place is kept very nicely. It has a good area, and the staff is caring and takes goo..."
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1915 Hill Street, Belpre, OH 45714
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt is at Belpre Landing. It is very nice. I like the community, but we can't afford it. My aunt's room is beautiful. It's a private apartment. She has her own bathroom. Her room is very spacious. She has her own TV and a place for a loveseat. I ..."
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200 Timberline Drive, Marietta, OH 45750
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My sister will move into Glenwood Community. We did the independent living, but we did the one in the main building, not the cottages. The cottages were too far away. The tour was excellent. They have bent over backward for us. They're very compassio..."
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1809 NORTH PLEASANTS HIGHWAY, Saint Marys, WV 26170
4.5
(4 reviews)
"We went to Heritage at St Mary's and that was our first pick. To me, it's the top of the line. It's very nice. The atmosphere was very nice, but we couldn't get him in when we needed to at that time. It's almost like being in a classy hotel. They're ..."
READ MORE400 Seventh Street, Marietta, OH 45750
3.2
(7 reviews)
"My husband is a resident at arbors. I am very pleased with the care he is getting. All the staff has been great at working with him. Everyone has been very kind and respectful and very welcoming to myself and to my husband. ..."
READ MORE200 S Ritchie Ave, Ravenswood, WV 26164
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READ MORE3810 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105
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812 3rd St, Marietta, OH 45750
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READ MOREParkersburg seniors pay around $3,700 per month for assisted living, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This price trends below the state median of $5,500, as well as costs in many nearby cities. For example, seniors in Morgantown and Huntington pay about $4,263 and $4,300, respectively, and facilities in Charleston charge approximately $6,450.
Parkersburg
$3,700
West Virginia
$5,500
The United States
$5,350
Huntington
$4,300
Charleston
$6,450
Morgantown
$4,263
West Virginia has a Medicaid waiver available to help Parkersburg seniors with the costs associated with assisted living. Known as the Medicaid Personal Care option, this waiver covers care costs, although it does not cover room and board.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in West Virginia page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in West Virginia page.
In Parkersburg, assisted living costs fall in the range of $3,700 per month. By comparison, seniors who obtain home health care services to manage basic medical needs pay higher fees of around $4,767. Additionally, nursing home rates run considerably higher at about $10,646 for shared housing units.
Home Health Care
$4,767
Assisted Living Facility
$3,700
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,646
The city of Parkersburg has a number of activities and services offered by government departments and nonprofit organizations for the benefit of seniors. Some of these services may be of interest to older adults in assisted living facilities and those who are considering making the move to long-term care in the city.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services | (304) 558-3317 | The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services is a government department that offers a range of senior services to benefit residents aged 60 and over. Programs provided include food, fitness, chronic disease management and prevention, legal aid, respite care and emergency preparedness. In addition, it offers long-term care ombudsman services to protect the rights of seniors in assisted living facilities and similar settings. |
| Wood County Senior Citizens Association Senior Center | (304) 485-6748 | The Wood County Senior Citizens Association is a nonprofit organization that operates a senior center in Parkersburg. The center offers a range of activities to seniors aged 60 and over. A hot lunch is served each day at the center, and seniors are encouraged to spend time enjoying the meal and socializing with others. Some of the activities offered at the center include reading, card games, fitness classes, computer classes and outings to local events or attractions. There is a full-time director who coordinates activities and outings for seniors. |
| West Virginia Department of Veterans Services Parkersburg | (304) 420-4982 | This field office of the Department of Veterans Services helps eligible seniors to navigate the complex system of VA benefits. A specially trained Veterans Service Officer is on hand to support veterans and to help them or their surviving spouses to understand and apply for available benefits. Additionally, the officer can provide assistance with completing forms and gathering supporting documents in regards to benefit claims. |
Parkersburg-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in West Virginia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in West Virginia page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Bbgr2
3.0
Review of Cedar Grove Assisted Living
Overall, the nurses & staff are very nice. Great front porch with flowers, trees, & bird houses. My greatest concern is the food - the menu looks more appropriate for school children: corn dogs,...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about our facility. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and the beautiful outdoor area. We apologize for any negative experience with our...
Assisted Living
abcgang
1.0
Review of Willows Center
Rooms are old and not updated. Staff is friendly but, they are not consistent with the care they should give. No one really get involved with the patients to do any activities. When they say they...
Assisted Living
stanley dog1
1.0
Review of Cedar Grove Assisted Living
very nasty it smells like urine and bathroom has bm in guest bathroom on wall and floors very small rooms only thing is good about this place they are friendly and activities is wonderful i would...
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