Edgewood Summit
300 Baker Lane, Charleston, WV 25302
"My mother is in Edgewood Summit. I like that community because it provided all forms of care. It has assisted living...
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300 Baker Lane, Charleston, WV 25302
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1000 Association Drive, North Gate Business Park, Charleston, WV 25311
"I want to thank the staff at Oakridge for the care they have given my Dad Jon “Pops” C. The staff has been amazing to...

3819 Chesterfield, Charleston, WV 25304
"My mother was moved to Stonerise Charleston for rehab. The facility is extremely nice. It's understaffed, but everywhere...

501 Caldwell Lane, Dunbar, WV 25064
"The rehab team is excellent at this facility first of all! My mother was suffering from some major declines in her...

2149 GREENBRIER STREET, Charleston, WV 25311
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1000 Lincoln Dr, Charleston, WV 25309
"This facility is like most others of its ilk. High cost for low quality. The nursing staff of this and all...

6500 Maccorkle Avenue Southwest, Saint Albans, WV 25177
"My father got really sick, and I just didn't have the time to care for him because of working full time. I reserched...

1 Sutphin Dr, Marmet, WV 25315
"This facility helped alot when my grandma was bedfast. So helpful and kind!"

302 Cedar Ridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25320
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P.O. Box 350 , Glasgow, WV 25086
"My mother spent the last 5 months of her life here and becsuse of her nurses and director Robin, I knew she was loved...

300 SEVILLE ROAD, Hurricane, WV 25526
"Putnam Center is a top notch team. From contacting us prior to Mom's arrival to find out about her, to arranging for her...

66 Teays Center Dr, Hurricane, WV 25526
"My room is always clean. COVID was a challenging time, but I think staff did the best they could with starting Zoom...

1390 N Poplar Fork Road, Hurricane, WV 25526
"My mom stayed at Teays Valley Center. I thought the staff was very caring. For most nursing homes, they were...

30 Hidden Brook Way, Culloden, WV 25510
"Rose Terrace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center was recommended by the social worker in the hospital, and my sister...
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
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.
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.
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
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services | (304) 558-3317 or (877) 987-3646 | The 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) 834-0598 | The 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) 348-0707 | The 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) 343-3825 | The 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. |