RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in West Virginia (2026)

The top 25 of 122 CMS-certified nursing homes in West Virginia, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

1232.1 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.8/5
-0.2 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$52K$18K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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The current scope has no matching facilities with a confirmed Medicaid acceptance flag. Remove the Medicaid filter or browse facility profiles individually.

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Why families compare nursing homes in West Virginia

#50of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 50 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+23.1%

    About 31% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy72.8 yrs

    A little lower than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover43.1%

    A little lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for West Virginia →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in West Virginia?

West Virginia has 123 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 122 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in West Virginia?

Nursing homes in West Virginia average 2.8 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in West Virginia is penalized?

Among West Virginia nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $52K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does West Virginia compare with the national average?

West Virginia averages 2.8 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $52K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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