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10 Best Nursing Homes in Spencer, WV

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Spencer nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Spencer, WV may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Spencer, WV

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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.
Photo of Putnam Howe Village
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 Trucare Inc
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.
Photo of SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar
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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar has a long commitment to providing quality healthcare in our community. We offer a comprehensive rehabilitation program for adults of all ages needing short- or long-term care. Our Medicare-certified facility is designed for people who have complex...
Photo of West Virginia Masonic Home
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.
Photo of Belpre Landing
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 Golden LivingCenter - Riverside
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...
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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 SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Putnam, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our 120-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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Photo of Washington County 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.
Photo of Heritage at St Mary's
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 Heartland of Marietta
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
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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.
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 resident...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Spencer, WV

The average cost of senior living in Spencer is $4,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Parkersburg, WV with an average of $4,237 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Spencer, WV, vs. nearby cities

Spencer, WV
$4,635/mo
$4,636/mo

Nursing homes costs in Spencer, WV, vs. state and national averages

Spencer, WV
$4,635/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Spencer, WV, vs. other senior living options

$3,983/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,635/mo

Nursing homes costs in Spencer, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,455/mo
Studio
$5,160/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,112/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,135/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,263/mo

Senior living costs in Spencer vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Spencer, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSpencer, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,635/mo$4,060/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,973/mo$4,053/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,983/mo$4,060/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,801/mo$3,890/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Spencer, WV:$4,635/mo
West Virginia:$4,060/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Spencer, WV:$3,973/mo
West Virginia:$4,053/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Spencer, WV:$3,983/mo
West Virginia:$4,060/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Spencer, WV:$3,801/mo
West Virginia:$3,890/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Spencer, WV, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Spencer 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Spencer, WV

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Spencer 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
Spencer, WV$4,974/mo$4,516/mo+10.1%
West Virginia$5,165/mo$4,691/mo+10.1%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Spencer, WV
2024 average cost:$4,974/mo
2023 average cost:$4,516/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,165/mo
2023 average cost:$4,691/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 nursing homes in Spencer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Spencer

The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)

5.0
All of the staff no matter their role, were completely genuine in their service and heart for their jobs. They took great care of our mother.

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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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!

Spencer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spencer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spencer, 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 Spencer 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 Spencer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Spencer, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
55%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
57.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
55%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Spencer 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 Spencer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Spencer, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spencer 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 Spencer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spencer, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Spencer 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 Spencer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spencer, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spencer 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 Spencer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spencer, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
15%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
0.5%
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Brookdale Charleston Gardens, Rolling Meadows Place and Kanawha Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Spencer, West Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 70 nursing homes facilities near Spencer, West Virginia. See the full list.

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