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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Salem, WV

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If your loved one needs memory care in Salem, A Place for Mom can help. With 33 memory care facilities in Salem, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Clarksburg, Shinnston and Meadland.
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zipAverageCost: $4,178

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
We Do Care! Windy Hill Village is state licensed for 47 beds and we believe that being a modest sized facility enables our staff to offer the best care specifically tailored to you. Perched atop a little hill in Kingwood, WV you will enjoy restored happiness, new friendships, annual...
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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.
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: 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
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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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Cost of memory care in Salem, WV

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $4,178 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farmington, WV with an average of $3,343 per month.

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

Salem, WV
$4,178/mo

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

Salem, WV
$4,178/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,178/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,164/mo
Studio
$4,782/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,918/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,462/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,263/mo

Senior living costs in Salem 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: Salem, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalem, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,178/mo$4,060/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,178/mo$4,053/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,953/mo$3,890/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Salem, WV:$4,178/mo
West Virginia:$4,060/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Salem, WV:$4,178/mo
West Virginia:$4,053/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Salem, WV:$3,953/mo
West Virginia:$3,890/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Salem, WV, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Salem 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 Salem, WV

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Salem 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
Salem, WV$6,426/mo$6,357/mo+1.1%
West Virginia$5,367/mo$4,900/mo+9.5%
National$5,821/mo$5,622/mo+3.5%
Salem, WV
2024 average cost:$6,426/mo
2023 average cost:$6,357/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,367/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+9.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,821/mo
2023 average cost:$5,622/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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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 memory care in Salem

Recent reviews for memory care in Salem

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.

Glenwood Community in Marietta, OH

3.8
Resident's daughter felt carpet was filthy in halls and entrance. Admissions person [name removed] is amazing and is very helpful and friendly. The meals are expensive for guests. There could be more activities on the weekends. [name removed!] She has been very kind and caring. A joy to work ...
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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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Salem review score based on 80 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 30 Salem memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Salem 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

Salem review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Salem, WV30 facilities
8.3
West Milford, WV22 facilities
7.4
West Union, WV33 facilities

Review subcategories for Salem 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 80 reviews of 30 Salem memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Salem 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.
Salem, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.3
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
4.2
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Salem memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salem, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salem 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 Salem Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salem, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salem 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 Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Salem

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 Salem protect seniors.
Learn about West Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Westwood Place, Harmony at Morgantown and Harmony at White Oaks are the top-rated memory care facilities near Salem, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 33 memory care facilities near Salem, West Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Salem, West Virginia is Trustwell Living at Westwood Place. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 33 memory care facilities near you in Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, West Virginia ranges from $1750 to $7415. The average Memory Care cost in Salem, West Virginia is $4,178. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Salem, West Virginia typically starts at $1750. 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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