West Virginia · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in West Virginia
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in West Virginia?
CMS Care Compare lists 49 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in West Virginia, out of 123 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Bridgeport (3), Charleston (2) and Huntington (2). 21 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 49
- All homes in West Virginia
- 123
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 49
- Average overall stars
- 4.4
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 215 stars overall
- 384+ stars for inspections
- 194+ stars for staffing
- 34No fines or payment denials
- 31Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 16Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in West Virginia. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for West Virginia: nursing homes that accept medicaid in West Virginia, nonprofit nursing homes in West Virginia, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in West Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in West Virginia?
49 of the 123 CMS-certified nursing homes in West Virginia meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in West Virginia Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Braxton Healthcare Center in Sutton (5 stars), Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling (5 stars) and Fairmont Medical Center in Fairmont (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in West Virginia?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. West Virginia's West Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.