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10 Best Nursing Homes in Core, WV

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Core 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Core, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Core is about $4,668, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 39 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Core, WV

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Photo of Harmony at Morgantown
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3636 Floor plans available
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Everyone was great. Nursing was exceptional. All people working we're very nice. Staff kept us involved if any problems arose, and it was nice to have her close to home. Couldn't have asked for anything more
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 MorgantownIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Morgantown, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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The friendly and caring staff are the hallmark of Evergreen Assisted Living. The meals are as expected.. Average. Activities are limited. They need an activities director.
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.
We’ve been operating as the ultimate senior home care facility since 2001.Our staff provides exceptional care to residents of Evergreen. The family atmosphere offers companionship, security and compassionate care, paired with a fresh sense of vitality and fun!When it comes to retirement living,...
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The nurses at Wishing Well are good. My sister receives personal attention and they always make sure she has what she needs. They make sure she is involved in community activities and she has almost...
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.
Pierpont Center, named after Francis H. Pierpont, the 'Father of West Virginia,' is a Genesis community located in historic Fairmont. Our picturesque town in Marion County is home to Fairmont State University, plenty of scenic walking trails, a weekly farmers market, and landmark battlefield...
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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 Madison Rehab & Nursing Ctr, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients...
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...

Cost of nursing homes in Core, WV

The average cost of senior living in Core is $4,668 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bruceton Mills, WV with an average of $3,759 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Core, WV, vs. nearby cities

Core, WV
$4,668/mo
$4,429/mo

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

Core, WV
$4,668/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

$3,968/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,668/mo

Nursing homes costs in Core, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,033/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,925/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,555/mo

Senior living costs in Core 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: Core, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCore, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,668/mo$4,717/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$3,968/mo$4,694/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$3,968/mo$4,717/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,405/mo$4,524/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Core, WV:$4,668/mo
West Virginia:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Core, WV:$3,968/mo
West Virginia:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Core, WV:$3,968/mo
West Virginia:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Core, WV:$3,405/mo
West Virginia:$4,524/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Core, WV, over time

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

Core, WVWV stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Core, WV

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Core 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
Core, WV$5,536/mo$5,081/mo+9.0%
West Virginia$4,691/mo$4,584/mo+2.3%
National$5,388/mo$5,056/mo+6.6%
Core, WV
2024 average cost:$5,536/mo
2023 average cost:$5,081/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$4,691/mo
2023 average cost:$4,584/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,388/mo
2023 average cost:$5,056/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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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 Core

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Core

Home Away From Home Assisted Living Center in Grafton, WV

4.3
My uncle is doing really good here. We like that he is active and enjoys the activities.The menu is appealing. The staff are attentive and do the best that they can and we like that he is getting the attention and care that he is needed. We have recommended friends to come to this community for ...
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Evergreen of Morgantown

4.4
I can honestly say I have been through a few nursing homes / assisted living and Evergreen assisted living is one of the best places I have been for my loved ones my aunt and uncle both are there and the staff are great there very hard working and have respect and dignity couldn't be more ...
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Evergreen of Waynesburg

4.4
Staff was wonderful, care was as good as it could be with the staffing level present. Have recommended Evergreen to other families.

Core nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Core nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Core, 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 Core 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 Core 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
25%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Core 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 Core Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Core, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Core 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 Core partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Core, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Core 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 Core communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Core, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Core 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 Core offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Core, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony at Morgantown, Evergreen of Morgantown and Wishing Well Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Core, West Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Core, West Virginia. See the full list.

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