Nursing homes in Fairmont, WV
Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fairmont, part of the Marion area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.4★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Fairmont, West Virginia, have access to five nursing homes located within the 26554 ZIP code and the broader Marion County region. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.4 out of five stars. Among these local options, Fairmont Medical Center stands out as the city's highest-rated facility, currently maintaining a perfect five-star rating under the operation of WVU Medicine.
Rating distribution
avg 2.4★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Fairmont
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Fairmont
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 5 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.
- 4 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 Fairmont
- 1FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER5.0WVU MEDICINE · Small
- 2Majestic Care of Manchin3.0Legal Business Name Not Available · Small
- 3PIERPONT CENTER AT FAIRMONT CAMPUS2.0GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large
- 4TYGART CENTER AT FAIRMONT CAMPUS1.0GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 5FAIRMONT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC1.0FAIRMONT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC · Large
All homes in Fairmont
| FAIRMONT MEDICAL CENTER WVU MEDICINE · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Majestic Care of Manchin Legal Business Name Not Available · Small · Government | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| PIERPONT CENTER AT FAIRMONT CAMPUS GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| TYGART CENTER AT FAIRMONT CAMPUS GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| FAIRMONT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC FAIRMONT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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