Best-Rated Nursing Homes in West Virginia (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in West Virginia, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Fairmont Medical CenterInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 20 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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United Transitional Care CenterInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 25 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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War Memorial HospitalInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 46 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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St. Joseph's HospitalInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 44 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing UnitInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 7 hr 34 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Madison Park Healthcare
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 50 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 28 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Sundale Nursing Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 49 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Lincoln Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 31 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Mcdowell Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 29 min a day with each resident (West Virginia average 3 hr 40 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in West Virginia
About nursing homes in West Virginia
What is the best-rated nursing home in West Virginia?
By Medicare’s ratings, Fairmont Medical Center ranks first in West Virginia, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in West Virginia?
111 homes in West Virginia qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in West Virginia, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data