West Virginia · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in West Virginia
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in West Virginia?
CMS Care Compare lists 77 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in West Virginia, out of 123 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Parkersburg (4), Huntington (3) and Beckley (2). 31 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 77
- All homes in West Virginia
- 123
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 31
- Average overall stars
- 3.0
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 154+ stars for staffing
- 45Nurse turnover below the national median
- 36No fines or payment denials
- 7Nonprofit
- 77Medicaid certified
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.
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More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in West Virginia, nonprofit nursing homes in West Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in West Virginia?
77 of the 123 CMS-certified nursing homes in West Virginia meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in West Virginia Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Braxton Healthcare Center in Sutton (5 stars), Lincoln Healthcare Center in Hamlin (5 stars) and Madison Park Healthcare in Huntington (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.