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Assisted living costs in Lively average about $5,248 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 22 communities in Lively. Our detailed directory has 207 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Brookdale Charleston Gardens
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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31 reviews
9.5
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31 reviews
5 star
62%
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The staff in memory care is wonderful. Sad that [name removed] is leaving, hats off to her . The other girls treat my mother very well also. I would and already have recommended Brookdale Charleston Gardens...
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.
Great Care for Now and LaterWe are an assisted living and memory care community in Charleston, West Virginia where seniors can find more options for living life well, and less stress knowing that we’re here to help. They also find a warm community that feels just like home sweet home.You’ll find...
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44 Photos available
9.4
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17 reviews
9.4
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17 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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This was the only facility we visited when looking for assisted living. We have been pleased overall with the experience, No major complaints!
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.
Our beautiful home in the capital of West Virginia has been a leader in assisted living services for nearly 40 years. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, residents at Kanawha Place enjoy unparalleled access to numerous shopping centers, fine dining and hotels - not to mention our access to the...
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9.2
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20 reviews
9.2
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20 reviews
5 star
55%
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3 star
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Rolling Meadows place is a very nice community. The staff is helpful and answers questions quickly. The activity Director is very nice and does a lot of activities with the residents. Based on the experience...
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.
Rolling Meadows Place is an Enlivant senior living and assisted living community in the quiet, suburban area of Scott Depot, West Virginia. Our peaceful and convenient location allows residents to enjoy the tranquility of retirement with all the conveniences that come with being near a town...
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Photo of Oak Hill Place
77 Photos available
9.2
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16 reviews
9.2
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16 reviews
5 star
75%
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25%
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I definitely do recommend this facility to others. The communication with staff is excellent. If they are not available, they return calls when they are available. They keep us informed of what is happening,...
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.
The Enlivant community Oak Hill Place provides senior living services that strive to feel like home to you right away. We are conveniently located near Oak Hill, West Virginia which gives our residents access to shopping and dining, while maintaining small town character. We respect your dignity...
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Photo of Harmony at Southridge
2020 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.9
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44 reviews
8.9
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44 reviews
5 star
67%
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14%
3 star
7%
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Our loved one is on the independent living side so the quality of care services does not count. My sister and brother-in-law had a family member at [community name removed]. Very similar except price. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at SouthridgeIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Charleston, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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Photo of The Havens at Princeton
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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11 reviews
8.4
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
18%
3 star
18%
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My mom was only there 3 months. She tried to "escape" and therefore had to leave as per The Havens rules. These rules were told to me upfront. I moved her to another facility which had a lockdown unit. The...
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.
The Havens at Princeton is an assisted living community conveniently located off Old U.S. Highway 19 in Princeton town, West Virginia. The Havens is nestled among pristinely landscaped lawns against a beautiful forested backdrop. Residents can choose from a number of living arrangements which...
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I had toured a few different communities in the area and none of them gave me the feeling that I have with this community. My husband seems to be adjusting well other than the fact he wants more independence...
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.
While SweetBriar Assisted Living is located in Dunbar, we draw residents from all over the Kanawha Valley and further. Only minutes from downtown Charleston, our assisted living residence and activities are designed to accommodate many individuals' lifestyles and needs. We offer deluxe private...
Photo of Dream Home Assisted Living
1111 Photos available
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This is a good community for those who don't want a larger place it served my family well, our input counts and the price was good, it was peace of mind.
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.
Dream Home Assisted Living is located in picturesque Cross Lanes, West Virginia. The residence is nestled on a hillside and enjoys mature trees as a lovely backdrop. Dream Home is a newly constructed,ten bed assisted living community. Residents can choose between private and semi-private rooms....
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The community found my loved one a dog to adopt, to help engage my loved one into the community. Seasons Place has been checking on my loved one due to an ailment currently every 30 minutes. The...
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.
Nestled in the heart of the Greenbrier Valley, Seasons Place, is an Inspirit Senior Living assisted and independent living community near the Allegheny Mountains. We are located near downtown Lewisburg, West Virginia, recently voted 'America's Coolest Small Town'. Our small town is well known for...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
76%
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3 star
6%
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Everything is going well. Everyone has been very accommodating and understanding. My loved one likes the food very much. We haven't really had any issues. We're able to contact her any time that we need...
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.
Bellaire at Devonshire is an award-winning assisted living and memory care community positioned within the beautiful mountain views of Teays Valley, directly between Charleston and Huntington, West Virginia, which provides the perfect backdrop for a fulfilling lifestyle. With a full list of...
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8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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23 reviews
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My mom has lived at Greystone since 2021 she passed away this month and I want to share the truth about our experience. It has been such a blessing. I remember when she first moved in we was so nervous but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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.
Photo of Kyle's Place
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.
Photo of Autumn Way Assisted Living
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I would tell individuals it was a good place to take your loved one. The community does a good job there, during the time my loved one was. The food was decent for my loved one. The room was nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Autumn Way Assisted Living of Rupert, West Virgina is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains, farm and open space to meet the daily needs of senior citizens. This personal care home at the intersection of Nicholas Street and 4th street offers private and semi-private rooms to all...
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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.
Photo of Arthur B Hodges Center At Edgewood Summit Alr/Alz
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Edgewood SummitEdgewood Summit, Inc. is a West Virginia non-profit corporation organized in 1990 for the sole purpose of developing, owning and operating the Edgewood Summit senior living community located in Charleston, West Virginia. Edgewood Summit, Inc. is a subsidiary of ABH, Inc., which is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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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
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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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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Cost of assisted living in Lively, WV

The average cost of senior living in Lively is $5,248 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadow Bridge, WV with an average of $3,224 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lively, WV vs. nearby cities

Lively, WV
$5,248/mo
$5,242/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lively, WV vs. the state and national average

Lively, WV
$5,248/mo
U.S. national average
$4,732/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lively vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,248/mo
$5,248/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lively, WV by room type

Semi-Private
$4,047/mo
Studio
$5,182/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,029/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,467/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lively over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lively, WV

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What families are saying about assisted living in Lively

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lively

Sweetbriar in Dunbar, WV

5.0
My mother stayed here for respite. Everything was fine during her stay. The food was okay and she was well nourished. She participated in activities as well.The client contact staff did a wonderful job!

Autumn Way Assisted Living in Rupert, WV

4.5
Nobody's perfect but the enriching environment is close....it seems the staff is always cheerful and professional. The place is clean and void of any unpleasant odors experienced at similar facilities......it is not fancy if you are looking for that as a primary factor to place your loved ...
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The Villages at Greystone Senior Living Community in Beaver, WV

4.9
I am so thankful I choose Greystone for my mom in the independent living. The staff is wonderful and always go above and beyond. There is no doubt in my mind that my grandmother is being cared for. This is such a relief for me and my family! [name removed] made every step of the move in process ...
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Lively review score based on 54 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 20 Lively assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lively review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Lively review score compared against nearby cities

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Lively, WV20 facilities
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Review subcategories for Lively assisted living

When assisted living 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 54 reviews of 20 Lively assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lively resident and family assisted living 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.
Lively, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Lively assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lively assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lively, 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 Lively assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lively that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
65%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lively assisted living

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 Lively Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lively, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lively assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lively partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lively, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lively assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lively communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lively, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
35%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lively assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Lively offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lively, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
15%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lively

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about West Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lively protect seniors.

Learn about West Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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