Nursing homes in Charleston, WV

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Charleston, part of the Kanawha area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Charleston residents in Kanawha County have access to five nursing homes, which currently hold an average overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on data from CMS Care Compare. Two of these facilities have achieved the highest 5-star designation, including the Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit, operated by WVU Medicine. Families across ZIP codes 25304, 25311, 25302, and 25322 can utilize these standardized federal quality metrics to evaluate local care options.

What to look for in Charleston

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

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Charleston

1. 1
   THOMAS HOSPITALS SKILLED NURSING UNIT

   WVU MEDICINE · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   ARTHUR B HODGES CENTER, THE

   EDGEWOOD SUMMIT INC · Small
   5.0
3. 3
   CHARLESTON HEALTHCARE CENTER

   COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large
   3.0
4. 4
   MEADOWBROOK ACRES

   NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT OF AMERICA · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   COMPLETE CARE AT OAK RIDGE LLC

   COMPLETE CARE · Medium
   3.0

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