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Alzheimer’s care in Ellis incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ellis memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ellis, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Harmony at White Oaks
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1717 Floor plans available
9.0
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The cleanliness could be approved on due to the carpet stains, but other than that, the community is great. Yes, we would recommend Harmony at White Oaks to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at White OaksAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Bridgeport, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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Housekeeping could be improved in "common areas-laundry, hallways, etc. Not pleased with the way they interact with Hospice ie: Backed out of 2 showers a week instead of leaving Hospice 2 per week in...
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.
Offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics to residents and associates and requiring all associates who work here to vaccinate for COVID-19 are new health precautions helping us revitalize our community. Contact our community today to learn more.We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible...
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8.1
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36 reviews
8.1
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36 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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I feel they do the best they can, but my loved one is not always cleaned up enough and clothes often go missing. I would advise other families to keep an eye on their loved one's belongings
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.
Cedar Grove Senior Assisted Living, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has more than 30-years of history providing a friendly and pleasant country setting where residents can enjoy their independence while receiving supportive services tailored to their individual needs. Located in historic...
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22 reviews
7.5
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I would have to rate all eight of them a five. I have been very satisfied with the facility. The country setting is beautiful, and their resident fees are fair. They have a wonderful in home nurse and she is...
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.
At Beulahland our residents aren't patients, they are family. Our desire is for every resident to feel like their season of assisted living care is one of peace and comfort. We at Beulahland desire to create a home like environment for seniors while giving the best care possible in West Virginia....
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6.5
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27 reviews
6.5
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27 reviews
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Friendly residents and staff also beautiful outdoor scenery. The quality of our meals have deteriorated since a head cook quit about a month ago.
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.
Elison of Maplewood’s countryside campus is located in a picturesque valley with scenic views of the surrounding hills and farms, a pond and extensive walking paths throughout the campus. And, our community is also just minutes from downtown Bridgeport. We offer a wide variety of activities and...
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The staff is absolutely wonderful, they are so kind to my mother as well as us when we come to visit. The care services are wonderful. My mom is in the memory unit, which they do some exercises for them, but...
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.
The residents of Colonial Place don't have to imagine residing in the peace, tranquility, and breathtaking beauty of the foothills of Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, because they get to live it every day. This assisted living community concentrating on memory care sits in a wooded setting...
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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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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
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.
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I would like to say thank you to all the staff, at Home Away From Home, for all the work they put into making tonight's Thanksgiving dinner a success. It was great! Thank you!!!
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.
Nestled within the beauty of the WV Mountains in Grafton, WV, Home Away From Home Assisted Living Center maintains a peaceful, caring atmosphere in a down home setting. Our fully renovated apartments foster a community-oriented family-like ambiance along with our community living area. Although...
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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: 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 Connolly Manor Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Colonial House
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.

Cost of memory care in Ellis, WV

The average cost of senior living in Ellis is $4,046 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gassaway, WV with an average of $2,300 per month.

Memory care costs in Ellis, WV, vs. nearby cities

Ellis, WV
$4,046/mo
$4,146/mo
$3,635/mo

Memory care costs in Ellis, WV, vs. state and national averages

Ellis, WV
$4,046/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Ellis, WV, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,046/mo

Memory care costs in Ellis, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,248/mo
Studio
$4,494/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,744/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,580/mo

Senior living costs in Ellis vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ellis, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllis, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,046/mo$4,060/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,046/mo$4,053/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,046/mo$3,890/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ellis, WV:$4,046/mo
West Virginia:$4,060/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ellis, WV:$4,046/mo
West Virginia:$4,053/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Ellis, WV:$4,046/mo
West Virginia:$3,890/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Ellis, WV, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ellis 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Ellis, WV

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ellis 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
Ellis, WV$6,322/mo$6,363/mo-0.6%
West Virginia$5,061/mo$4,361/mo+16.0%
National$5,497/mo$5,506/mo-0.2%
Ellis, WV
2024 average cost:$6,322/mo
2023 average cost:$6,363/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,061/mo
2023 average cost:$4,361/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,497/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ellis

Recent reviews for memory care in Ellis

Elison of Marietta

5.0
This is a good place. They have a lot of different activities. They have church services, arts and crafts for my loved one to do. The staff encourage my loved one to go and play a apart in the activities.

Harmony at White Oaks in Bridgeport, WV

4.9
Based on our experience with Harmony at White Oaks, we think housekeeping could do a better job so I rate it as a 4. Had to ask director to have someone clean her toilet & yesterday when I was there, her bedroom needed swiffered. Hair & fuss in the floor. I'm not a neat freak either. I think ...
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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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Ellis review score based on 49 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 17 Ellis memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellis review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Ellis review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Ellis, WV17 facilities
8.1
Sand Fork, WV16 facilities
6.7
Glenville, WV15 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellis memory care

When memory care 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 49 reviews of 17 Ellis memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ellis resident and family memory care 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.
Ellis, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.3
Care services
3.2
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.8
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ellis memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ellis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis memory care

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 Ellis Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.2%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ellis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ellis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ellis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ellis

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about West Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Ellis protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony at White Oaks, Elison of Marietta and Cedar Grove are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ellis, West Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 19 memory care facilities near Ellis, West Virginia. See the full list.

The 19 memory care facilities near you in Ellis, West Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ellis, West Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ellis, West Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Ellis, West Virginia ranges from $2000 to $7415. The average Memory Care cost in Ellis, West Virginia is $4,046. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ellis, West Virginia typically starts at $2000. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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