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West Virginia Assisted Living by the Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in West Virginia are concentrated in Charleston, Scott Depot and Lewisburg, with 5 cities in total.
What Assisted Living Costs in West Virginia, and How Far Aid & Attendance Goes
The West Virginia median for assisted living is $6,340 a month ($76,080 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 2% above the national median of $6,200. For a West Virginia veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $2,495 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | West Virginia median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,340 | $6,200 | 61% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $5,720 | $6,673 | 67% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $12,836 | $9,581 | 30% |
| Nursing home, private room | $13,262 | $10,798 | 29% |
Statewide medians for West Virginia from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soon
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soonSee What a West Virginia Veteran Could Receive Toward Assisted Living
At the West Virginia median of $6,340 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 61% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your West Virginia veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
104,941 West Virginia Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
West Virginia is home to 104,941 veterans, 55,423 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of West Virginia wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Where West Virginia Partners Are Located
Patriot Angels works with 7 West Virginia assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 2 | 1 |
| Scott Depot | 2 | 1 |
| Lewisburg | 1 | 0 |
| Oak Hill | 1 | 0 |
| Bridgeport | 1 | 0 |
Operators with the most West Virginia partner locations: Inspirit Senior Living (4), Brookdale (1), English Meadows Senior Living (1).
Featured West Virginia Partners
How West Virginia Licenses Assisted Living
West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) licenses assisted living residences in West Virginia. License categories in West Virginia:
- Assisted Living Residence
- Residential Board and Care Home
- Alzheimer's/dementia special care units
What it means for your family: West Virginia residences with Alzheimer's/dementia special care units must meet added requirements. 2 of our 7 West Virginia partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Before you sign with a West Virginia community, check its record in the OHFLAC licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in West Virginia
West Virginia Medicaid generally does not pay for assisted living; the ADW supports care at home.
Aid & Attendance in West Virginia
The benefit is paid to the West Virginia veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a West Virginia home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in West Virginia. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your West Virginia City
5 West Virginia cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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West Virginia Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in West Virginia?
The West Virginia statewide median is $6,340 a month, or $76,080 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in West Virginia?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a West Virginia assisted living bill, about 61% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in West Virginia?
West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification.
Does West Virginia Medicaid cover assisted living?
: West Virginia Medicaid generally does not pay for assisted living; the ADW supports care at home.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in West Virginia?
7 assisted living partners in 5 cities, and 2 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in West Virginia and every other state, see the national guide.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
GuideVA Benefits for Widows: Assisted Living & Home CareRead guide →
GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →Other Care Options in West Virginia
Independent living in West Virginia
For West Virginia veterans who don’t need daily care yet. 3 of these partners offer it too.
Memory care in West Virginia
Dementia-trained staff and secure settings for West Virginia families.
In-home care in West Virginia
Caregivers who come to the house, for West Virginia veterans staying home longer.