Nursing homes in Buckhannon, WV

Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Buckhannon, part of the Upshur area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Buckhannon, West Virginia, and the surrounding Upshur County area have access to two state-licensed nursing homes serving the 26201 ZIP code. According to the latest CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among these options, St. Joseph's Hospital, operated by WVU Medicine, stands out as a high-performing facility with a maximum 5-star rating for its quality of care.

What to look for in Buckhannon

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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