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Nursing Homes
Cindy
5.0
Review of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown
I was in rehab at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown. I was there for about a month. The care was spot on, and I had very good caregivers. My PT was the primary person assigned...
Nursing Homes
Cindy
3.0
Review of Madison Center
My mother was at the nursing home of Madison Center in Morgantown. She would ring the call button and would wait, but sometimes she couldn't wait until they got to her to go to the bathroom, and...
Nursing Homes
Loving Daughter
1.0
Review of Sundale Nursing Home
Rooms are decent size. But overall I was very unhappy and tried to get my mother moved elsewhere with better ratings. In 10 months she had 14 falls - some of which caused significant noticeable...
When comparing semiprivate room costs in Morgantown’s nursing homes to other nearby locations, it’s plain to see it’s at the upper end of the scale. However, at $11,482, it’s only a little more than the state average of $11,376, although much higher than the state average of $7,756.
In Wheeling, costs average at $7,528, while in Weirton, they’re $6,570. To find costs closer to Morganstown, it’s necessary to cross some state lines. Approximately 80 minutes north in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, they’re $9,125, while 80 minutes east in Cumberland, Maryland, they’re $8,213.
Morgantown
$11,482
West Virginia
$11,376
The United States
$7,756
Wheeling
$7,528
Weirton
$6,570
Pittsburgh, PA
$9,125
Cumberland, MD
$8,213
In Morgantown, the average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $11,482, while seniors in private rooms typically pay $11,787.
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.
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.
Seniors may need different levels of care as they age, so it’s worth looking at the average costs of each in Morgantown. Those able to live independently can get home and home health care services for an average price of $4,099. The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey doesn’t include adult day care costs for Morgantown but the state average is $2,243. Assisted living is the most affordable form of care that includes accommodation. Average costs are $5,810, while a nursing home semiprivate room is $11,482 and a private room is $11,787.
Home care
$4,099
Home health care
$4,099
Assisted living
$5,810
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,482
Nursing home (private room)
$11,787
The following free resources can help seniors and their families access help to age at home with professional support or move into a nursing home community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid for Long-Term Care | (304) 558-0628 | Seniors who meet the eligibility requirements can get nursing home care and other forms of support, such as home care, paid for partially or completely through Medicaid. To be eligible, the senior must prove that they’re a legal citizen of the U.S. and have an annual income of no more than 300% of the maximum SSI Federal Payment for an individual. |
| SHIP (Medicare Counseling) | (877) 987-4463 | SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is a free counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and seniors who need more information and support to enroll in a plan. The counselors provide unbiased advice on all plans, including private health care insurance. Their purpose is to ensure seniors understand their existing plans, are aware of the pros and cons of other plans and get assistance with appeals. |
| Senior Monogalians | (304) 296-9812 | Senior Monogalians is a senior center and a resource for the 60+ community who aren’t able to join in the center’s activities and meals. Homebound seniors can apply for the center’s free home-delivered meals service and in-home services operated through The Lighthouse Program, which is for older adults who aren’t eligible for Medicaid. |
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Homebound Allowance | (304) 429-6741 | The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly payment made to U.S. military veterans and their spouses to help with their nursing home costs. Vets can check if they’re eligible for payments using the free tool on the VeteranAid.org website. Those still able to live at home but in need of medical assistance can apply for the Housebound Allowance to help with costs. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 834-0598 | The purpose of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is to ensure the standards of Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in West Virginia remain at or above minimum quality levels. In addition to investigating complaints made by residents and others, the ombudsman also holds data about each facility. Families looking for ideal nursing homes for their loved ones can access this data for free by visiting the “Compare Nursing Homes‘ page on Medicare.gov. |
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