Top-Rated Nursing Homes in West Virginia
The 22 nursing homes in West Virginia that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 22
- Share of rated facilities
- 18%
- of 122 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 45
- All nursing homes in state
- 123
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in West Virginia
All 22 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Kanawha County3
- Arthur B Hodges Center, theCharleston · Kanawha County · 20 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing UnitCharleston · Kanawha County · 29 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Valley CenterSouth Charleston · Kanawha County · 130 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Cabell County2
Hancock County2
Berkeley County1
Braxton County1
Brooke County1
Harrison County1
Lincoln County1
Marion County1
Mc Dowell County1
Morgan County1
Randolph County1
Roane County1
Taylor County1
Upshur County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in West Virginia?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 22 of the 122 rated nursing homes in West Virginia (about 18%). Those 22 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in West Virginia?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.