5 nursing homes in Charleston, West Virginia
Kanawha County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 5
- average CMS stars
- 4.2
- Medicaid certified
- 3
- beds
- 333
Which Charleston nursing homes take Medicaid
3 of the 5 nursing homes in Charleston are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit and The Arthur B Hodges Center.
Star ratings across Charleston
The average overall CMS rating in Charleston is 4.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 4 of 5 | 2 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 |
| 2 of 5 | 0 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 5 nursing homes in Charleston
- Charleston Healthcare Center3819 Chesterfield Avenue, Charleston 25304
- Complete Care at Oak Ridge LLC1000 Association Drive, Charleston 25311
- Meadowbrook Acres2149 Greenbrier Street, Charleston 25311
- Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit333 Laidley Street, Charleston 25322
- The Arthur B Hodges Center300 Baker Lane, Charleston 25302
Charleston nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit | 5 of 5 | 4 |
| The Arthur B Hodges Center | 5 of 5 | 5 |
| Meadowbrook Acres | 4 of 5 | 5 |
| Complete Care at Oak Ridge LLC | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| Charleston Healthcare Center | 2 of 5 | 14 |
Fines and abuse flags in Charleston
2 homes were fined $28,870 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in West Virginia
West Virginia's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Charleston
How much does a nursing home cost in West Virginia?
A shared room has a West Virginia median of $12,836 a month, a private room $13,262 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in West Virginia?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Charleston, WV?
5 certified homes with 333 beds.
Which nursing homes in Charleston have the best ratings?
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit and The Arthur B Hodges Center have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.