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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 Woodlands Retirement Comm
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: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Fort Gay, WV

The average cost of senior living in Fort Gay is $5,518 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Teays Valley, WV with an average of $5,337 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fort Gay, WV, vs. state and national averages

Fort Gay, WV
$5,518/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Gay, WV, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,518/mo
$7,012/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Gay, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,755/mo
Studio
$4,737/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,325/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,519/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Gay 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: Fort Gay, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Gay, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,518/mo$5,730/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,012/mo$6,951/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,191/mo$3,496/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Gay, WV:$5,518/mo
West Virginia:$5,730/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fort Gay, WV:$7,012/mo
West Virginia:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fort Gay, WV:$3,191/mo
West Virginia:$3,496/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fort Gay, WV, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fort Gay 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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Assisted living cost trends in Fort Gay, WV

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fort Gay 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 average 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
Fort Gay, WV$5,391/mo$4,760/mo+13.2%
West Virginia$5,388/mo$4,970/mo+8.4%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Fort Gay, WV
2024 average cost:$5,391/mo
2023 average cost:$4,760/mo
Percent change:+13.2%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,388/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Gay, WV

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Fort Gay review score based on 156 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 156 reviews of 8 Fort Gay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Gay review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Fort Gay review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Fort Gay, WV8 facilities
8.7
Huntington, WV0 facilities
8.7
Teays Valley, WV0 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Gay assisted living

When assisted living 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 156 reviews of 8 Fort Gay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Gay resident and family assisted living 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.
Fort Gay, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
3.6
Friendliness
4.6
3.6
Care services
4.2
3.3
Staff
4.4
3.5
Meals & dining
4.2
3.2
Activities
4.3
3.2
Value for cost*
4.0
3.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Fort Gay assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fort Gay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Gay, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.5%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.5%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.7%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.3%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.5%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Gay assisted living

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 Fort Gay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Gay, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.1%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.3%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Gay assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fort Gay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Gay, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.5%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.3%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Gay assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fort Gay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Gay, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.6%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Gay assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fort Gay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Gay, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.1%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.6%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Gay

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Gay protect seniors.
Learn about West Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Martin County Health Care, Woodlands Retirement Comm and Madison Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Gay, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
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