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10 Best Nursing Homes in Big Otter, WV

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Big Otter is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 41 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Big Otter, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Big Otter is about $4,924, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 274 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Big Otter, WV

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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Putnam, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our 120-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social...
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Cost of nursing homes in Big Otter, WV

The average cost of senior living in Big Otter is $4,924 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Webster Springs, WV with an average of $4,342 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Big Otter, WV, vs. nearby cities

Big Otter, WV
$4,924/mo
$4,899/mo
$4,868/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Otter, WV, vs. state and national averages

Big Otter, WV
$4,924/mo
U.S. national average
$4,944/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Otter, WV, vs. other senior living options

$4,370/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,924/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Otter, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,176/mo
Studio
$5,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,505/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,808/mo

Senior living costs in Big Otter vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Big Otter, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Otter, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,924/mo$4,717/mo$4,944/mo
Assisted Living$4,370/mo$4,694/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,370/mo$4,717/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$4,370/mo$4,524/mo$4,159/mo
Nursing Homes
Big Otter, WV:$4,924/mo
West Virginia:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Assisted Living
Big Otter, WV:$4,370/mo
West Virginia:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Big Otter, WV:$4,370/mo
West Virginia:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Big Otter, WV:$4,370/mo
West Virginia:$4,524/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Big Otter, WV, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Otter 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.

Big Otter, WVWV stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Big Otter, WV

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Big Otter 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
Big Otter, WV$4,955/mo$4,513/mo+9.8%
West Virginia$5,165/mo$4,691/mo+10.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Big Otter, WV
2024 average cost:$4,955/mo
2023 average cost:$4,513/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,165/mo
2023 average cost:$4,691/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Big Otter

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Big Otter

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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Dream Home Assisted Living in Charleston, WV

4.5
My Mother In Law was a resident at Dream Home in Cross Lanes WV and I would highly recommend to anyone seeking placement. Blessing, who is over the Home truly cares for the residents. The home was always clean, laundry was done on a daily basis and the residents were clean and cared for. The ...
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Big Otter nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Big Otter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Otter, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
55.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
59.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
59.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Otter nursing homes

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 Big Otter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Otter nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Otter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Otter, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Otter nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Otter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Otter, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Otter nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Big Otter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Otter, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Charleston Gardens, Oak Hill Place and Rolling Meadows Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Big Otter, West Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 41 nursing homes facilities near Big Otter, West Virginia. See the full list.

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