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Staff was very kind to my dad ,room size was fine for his needs at the time and it was good for him to have a roommate for socializing Dining, cleanliness and activities were good too, despite the staff...
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.
Welcome to Evergreen of Washington where resident's and family members become family of our own. We are a fairly small personal care home located in the heart of Washington PA just minutes away from Washington Hospital. You'll find us tucked away behind beautiful trees with an area with a gazebo...
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We chose this facility because we were familiar with it, she had friends here and our family knew some of the staff members. We had always heard good things about it. there are various options for room...
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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.
Are you searching for the best carefree, safe, and affordable senior living residence that offers assisted living upon request? Elmhurst is the Ohio Valley's premier retirement community for women, men, and couples, offering an all-inclusive price and unmatched quality. Elmhurst has earned a...
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My loved one is in a private room. There a lot of nurses, physical therapy, skilled nursing on the second. I would recommend this community. My loved one loves the food. You can schedule a visit...
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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I give all of these an A, lovely people very clean food is very good really and good quality. I have no complaints im very happy other then this extra charge. I would recommend Hawthorne Woods community to...
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.
An established community in the city of Washington for more than 17 years, Hawthorne Woods by New Perspective will get to know what’s most important to you. We feature a friendly and compassionate team, quality care, and warm surroundings that will put you at ease. Lounge in the Adirondack chairs...
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I have been a resident at Senior Suites for over 4 years now. The nursing staff is absolutely the best I've ever seen. The administrator ([name removed]) is in complete control of this facility and should be...
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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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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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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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We chose The Wyngate because of the location and it is by a hospital which is nice. Her room size is on the smaller side, but it is adequate for what she needs. Overall, I would recommend them.
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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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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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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, 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.
Southminster Place is a licensed, personal care community on the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Washington Campus. We assist residents with their daily personal needs while providing opportunities for socialization and programming that can enhance their lifestyle.Woodside Place of Washington was...

Cost of assisted living in Short Creek, WV

The average cost of senior living in Short Creek is $5,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clearview, WV with an average of $4,862 per month.

Assisted living costs in Short Creek, WV, vs. state and national averages

Short Creek, WV
$5,073/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Short Creek, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,690/mo
Studio
$4,528/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,326/mo

Senior living costs in Short Creek 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: Short Creek, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShort Creek, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,073/mo$5,730/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$6,951/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,496/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Short Creek, WV:$5,073/mo
West Virginia:$5,730/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Short Creek, WV:unavailable
West Virginia:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Short Creek, WV:unavailable
West Virginia:$3,496/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Short Creek, WV

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What families are saying about assisted living in Short Creek

Recent reviews for assisted living in Short Creek

Transitions Healthcare Washington

5.0
At Transitions they have taken good care of my mom. They are very attentive to my mom's health and they follow up to make sure things are taken care of .It is a nice place for the money. I recommend it to anyone looking for reasonable care options. The room layout is like a hotel. They have done ...
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Elmhurst in Wheeling, WV

5.0
Everybody here is wonderful and they were great to my loved one. The food was good and they had plenty to do for the residents. My loved one just really needed to come back home. However, if we needed them again we would go here.

The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Weirton)

4.6
We chose The Wyngate because it is close to my house and close to the hospital. The room sizes here are more like a small college dorm room. My mom seems to be overly happy with the food here. They were not clear with the first billing cycle on the amount that it would be, you do pay the first 2 ...
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Short Creek review score based on 18 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 18 reviews of 2 Short Creek assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Short Creek 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

Short Creek review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Short Creek, WV2 facilities
8.3
Wheeling, WV0 facilities
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Weirton, WV0 facilities

Short Creek assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Short Creek assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Short Creek, 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 Short Creek 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 Short Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Short Creek, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.7%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.4%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.6%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.5%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.7%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.1%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.8%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.4%
45.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Short Creek 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 Short Creek Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Short Creek, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.2%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Short Creek 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 Short Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Short Creek, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.3%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Short Creek 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 Short Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Short Creek, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.7%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.3%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Short Creek 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 Short Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Short Creek, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.8%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.3%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.3%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Short Creek

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 Short Creek protect seniors.
Learn about West Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Evergreen of Washington, Elmhurst and Transitions Healthcare Washington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Short Creek, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
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