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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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeFairmont, WV

Fairmont Medical Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
30 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

1325 Locust AvenueFairmont, WV 26554

(304) 534-7810

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeBuckhannon, WV

St. Joseph'S Hospital

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
16 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

Amalia Drive #1Buckhannon, WV 26201

(304) 473-2000

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeCharleston, WV

Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
29 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

333 Laidley StreetCharleston, WV 25322

(304) 347-6500

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeBerkeley Springs, WV

War Memorial Hospital

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
16 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

1 Healthy WayBerkeley Springs, WV 25411

(304) 258-6502

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeElizabeth, WV

Elizabeth Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
36 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

83 Little Kanawha PkwyElizabeth, WV 26143

(681) 236-1010

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeGrafton, WV

Taylor Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

2 Hospital PlazaGrafton, WV 26354

(304) 265-0008

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeBridgeport, WV

United Transitional Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
32 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

327 Medical Park DriveBridgeport, WV 26330

(681) 342-5174

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeWheeling, WV

Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
144 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

236 Hullihen PlaceWheeling, WV 26003

(304) 243-3800

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeHamlin, WV

Lincoln Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

200 Monday DriveHamlin, WV 25523

(304) 824-3133

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomePoint Pleasant, WV

Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
100 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

640 Sand Hill RoadPoint Pleasant, WV 25550

(304) 675-5236

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeSutton, WV

Braxton Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
65 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

859 Days DriveSutton, WV 26601

(304) 765-2861

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeCowen, WV

Webster Healthcare Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

411 Erbacon RoadCowen, WV 26206

(304) 226-5301

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeHuntington, WV

St. Mary'S Hospital

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality Measures5.0
19 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

2900 First StreetHuntington, WV 25702

(304) 526-8983

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeWeirton, WV

Weirton Geriatric Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
137 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

2525 Pennsylvania AvenueWeirton, WV 26062

(304) 723-4300

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeWeirton, WV

Weirton Medical Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
33 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

601 Colliers WayWeirton, WV 26062

(304) 797-6000

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeSpencer, WV

Roane General Hospital

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
35 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

200 Hospital DriveSpencer, WV 25276

(304) 927-4444

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeMartinsburg, WV

Care Haven Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
68 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

2720 Charles Town RoadMartinsburg, WV 25401

(304) 263-0933

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeCharleston, WV

Arthur B Hodges Center, The

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
20 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

300 Baker LaneCharleston, WV 25302

(304) 720-2740

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeFranklin, WV

Pendleton Manor

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
89 BedsInspected May 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

68 Good Samaritan DriveFranklin, WV 26807

(304) 358-2322

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeCulloden, WV

Cabell Healthcare Center

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
90 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

30 Hidden Brook WayCulloden, WV 25510

(304) 390-5709

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomePrinceton, WV

Glenwood Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
80 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

1924 Glen Wood Park RoadPrinceton, WV 24739

(304) 425-8128

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeRainelle, WV

Rainelle Healthcare Center

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

276 Pennsylvania AvenueRainelle, WV 25962

(304) 438-6127

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeBaker, WV

E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

18086 State Route 55Baker, WV 26801

(304) 897-5903

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeHuntington, WV

Madison Park Healthcare

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
41 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

700 Madison AvenueHuntington, WV 25704

(304) 522-0032

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeHinton, WV

Main Street Care

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
34 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above West Virginia avg of 2.8

115 Summers Hospital Road, Suite 300Hinton, WV 25951

(304) 466-6090

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State report

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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