West Virginia · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in West Virginia
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in West Virginia?
CMS Care Compare lists 118 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in West Virginia, out of 123 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Parkersburg (5), Fairmont (4) and Morgantown (4). 44 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 118
- All homes in West Virginia
- 123
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 44
- Average overall stars
- 2.9
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 112Also Medicare certified
- 16Nonprofit
- 3Government-owned
- 54No fines or payment denials
- 15Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in West Virginia, nonprofit nursing homes in West Virginia, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in West Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in West Virginia?
118 of the 123 CMS-certified nursing homes in West Virginia meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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 Lincoln Healthcare Center in Hamlin (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are West Virginia's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
West Virginia lists an income limit of 300% SSI = $2,982 and an asset limit of $2,000 (SSI Medicaid, one person) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.