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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whipple, WV
Whipple 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 32 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Whipple, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Whipple is about $5,263, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 175 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mossy, East Kingston and Ingram Branch.
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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...
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.
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...
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: 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.
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.
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 Cedar Ridge, 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....
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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Cost of nursing homes in Whipple, WV
The average cost of senior living in Whipple is $5,263 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Quinwood, WV with an average of $3,581 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whipple, WV vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whipple, WV vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whipple vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Whipple, WV by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Whipple over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Whipple
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whipple
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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Whipple nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whipple nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whipple, 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 Whipple 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 Whipple 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
31.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
53.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
53.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
53.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Whipple 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 Whipple 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
28.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whipple 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 Whipple 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
15.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whipple 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 Whipple communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whipple 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 Whipple offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
0.4%
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Brookdale Charleston Gardens, Kanawha Place and Oak Hill Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whipple, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
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