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Memory care in Shirley offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Shirley is about $3,967 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 315 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 11/28/25
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I would like to say thank you to all the staff, at Home Away From Home, for all the work they put into making tonight's Thanksgiving dinner a success. It was great! Thank you!!!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled within the beauty of the WV Mountains in Grafton, WV, Home Away From Home Assisted Living Center maintains a peaceful, caring atmosphere in a down home setting. Our fully renovated apartments foster a community-oriented family-like ambiance along with our community living area. Although...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My friend moved here and we have heard they liked it. He is no longer at the community, but his wife still is and seems to be very happy with it. They have activities available, which I have heard are good....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Putnam Howe Village
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Summit Acres Inc
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of memory care in Shirley, WV

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $3,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mannington, WV with an average of $3,626 per month.

Memory care costs in Shirley, WV, vs. nearby cities

Shirley, WV
$3,967/mo

Memory care costs in Shirley, WV, vs. state and national averages

Shirley, WV
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,944/mo

Memory care costs in Shirley, WV, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,967/mo

Memory care costs in Shirley, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,799/mo
Studio
$4,702/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,199/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,871/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,401/mo

Senior living costs in Shirley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shirley, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShirley, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$3,967/mo$4,717/mo$4,944/mo
Assisted Living$3,967/mo$4,694/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$3,517/mo$4,524/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Shirley, WV:$3,967/mo
West Virginia:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Assisted Living
Shirley, WV:$3,967/mo
West Virginia:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Shirley, WV:$3,517/mo
West Virginia:$4,524/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Shirley, WV, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Shirley and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Shirley, WVWV stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Shirley, WV

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shirley have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shirley, WV$6,426/mo$6,357/mo+1.1%
West Virginia$5,367/mo$4,900/mo+9.5%
National$5,821/mo$5,622/mo+3.5%
Shirley, WV
2024 average cost:$6,426/mo
2023 average cost:$6,357/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,367/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+9.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,821/mo
2023 average cost:$5,622/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shirley

Recent reviews for memory care in Shirley

The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)

5.0
All of the staff no matter their role, were completely genuine in their service and heart for their jobs. They took great care of our mother.

Elison of Marietta

5.0
This is a good place. They have a lot of different activities. They have church services, arts and crafts for my loved one to do. The staff encourage my loved one to go and play a apart in the activities.

Glenwood Community in Marietta, OH

3.8
Resident's daughter felt carpet was filthy in halls and entrance. Admissions person [name removed] is amazing and is very helpful and friendly. The meals are expensive for guests. There could be more activities on the weekends. [name removed!] She has been very kind and caring. A joy to work ...
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Shirley review score based on 98 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 98 reviews of 36 Shirley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shirley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Shirley review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Shirley, WV36 facilities
7.4
West Union, WV31 facilities
7.4
Middlebourne, WV38 facilities

Review subcategories for Shirley memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 98 reviews of 36 Shirley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shirley resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Shirley, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Shirley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shirley memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirley, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shirley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Shirley

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about West Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Shirley protect seniors.
Learn about West Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Westwood Place, Harmony at Morgantown and Harmony at White Oaks are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shirley, West Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 41 memory care facilities near Shirley, West Virginia. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Shirley, West Virginia is Trustwell Living at Westwood Place. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 41 memory care facilities near you in Shirley, West Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shirley, West Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Shirley, West Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Shirley, West Virginia ranges from $1750 to $7900. The average Memory Care cost in Shirley, West Virginia is $3,967. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shirley, West Virginia typically starts at $1750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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