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10 Best Nursing Homes in Low Gap, WV

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Low Gap 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Low Gap, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Low Gap is about $5,142, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 82 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Low Gap, WV

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9.1
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21 reviews
9.1
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21 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
19%
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There has been recent turnover of administrative staff, which I understand is common for long-term care but hasn't really caused any issues at this point.
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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1212 Floor plans available
8.8
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53 reviews
8.8
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53 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
8%
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Almost everyone was kind, and they try to keep the facility clean at all times. Room sizes in memory care are excellent! Very clean, huge rooms, huge shower the whole area is very roomy
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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2.0
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6 reviews
2.0
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6 reviews
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17%
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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
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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.
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...
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I was happy with the service here at Eastbrook. They did a good job. They did everything humanly possible for my loved one. They were really nice, and I don't have any complaints.
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: 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.
At Marmet Center, 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 and residents....
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar has a long commitment to providing quality healthcare in our community. We offer a comprehensive rehabilitation program for adults of all ages needing short- or long-term care. Our Medicare-certified facility is designed for people who have complex...
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Cost of nursing homes in Low Gap, WV

The average cost of senior living in Low Gap is $5,142 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV with an average of $4,720 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Low Gap, WV, vs. nearby cities

Low Gap, WV
$5,142/mo
$5,014/mo
$4,847/mo

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

Low Gap, WV
$5,142/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

$4,373/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,142/mo

Nursing homes costs in Low Gap, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,320/mo
Studio
$5,474/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,005/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,863/mo

Senior living costs in Low Gap 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: Low Gap, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLow Gap, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,142/mo$4,717/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,341/mo$4,694/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,373/mo$4,717/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$4,159/mo$4,524/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Low Gap, WV:$5,142/mo
West Virginia:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Low Gap, WV:$4,341/mo
West Virginia:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Low Gap, WV:$4,373/mo
West Virginia:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Low Gap, WV:$4,159/mo
West Virginia:$4,524/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Low Gap, WV, over time

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

Low Gap, WVWV stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Low Gap, WV

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Low Gap 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
Low Gap, WV$4,764/mo$4,414/mo+7.9%
West Virginia$4,909/mo$4,584/mo+7.1%
National$5,553/mo$5,232/mo+6.1%
Low Gap, WV
2024 average cost:$4,764/mo
2023 average cost:$4,414/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$4,909/mo
2023 average cost:$4,584/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,553/mo
2023 average cost:$5,232/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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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 Low Gap

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Low Gap

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!

Harmony at Southridge in Charleston, WV

4.4
It's hard to rate Harmony. Many of the staff worked hard to care for Mom during her 7 months there, but there were serious issues too. She fell several times, and on her last day she suffered a head injury that led to a brain bleed. Hospice placement was delayed, and instead of support, I was ...
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Kanawha Place in Charleston, WV

4.8
I like that the nursing staff was very patient with [name removed]. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far, but not for Alzheimer's

Low Gap nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Low Gap nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Low Gap, 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 Low Gap 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 Low Gap 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
42.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
42.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
42.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
42.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Low Gap 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 Low Gap 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
28.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Low Gap 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 Low Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Low Gap 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 Low Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Low Gap 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 Low Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kanawha Place, Harmony at Southridge and Sweetbriar are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Low Gap, West Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Low Gap, West Virginia. See the full list.

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