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Nursing homes and assisted living in Charleston, West Virginia

Our directory lists 13 places to live with care in Charleston, West Virginia: 5 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 5 assisted living communities, and 3 residential care homes. 3 of the 5 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 2 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Kanawha County.

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See only the 3 that accept Medicaid in Charleston

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Dunbar2 places · 5.6 miles awaySouth Charleston1 place · 7.5 miles awaySaint Albans1 place · 8.7 miles awayMarmet1 place · 8.7 miles awaySissonville1 place · 11 miles awayEast Bank1 place · 13 miles awayGlasgow1 place · 14 miles awayScott Depot2 places · 17 miles awayHurricane5 places · 19 miles awayMontgomery2 places · 20 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Charleston?
Our directory lists 13 places in Charleston, West Virginia: 5 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 8 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Charleston?
3 of the 5 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Charleston?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in West Virginia is $422 a day for a semi-private room (about $12,836 a month), and assisted living is $6,340 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in West Virginia.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Charleston?
No place in Charleston has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to West Virginia: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in West Virginia.

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