Nursing homes in Gary, WV
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Gary, part of the Mc Dowell area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in Gary, West Virginia, seeking skilled nursing care can utilize CMS Care Compare data to evaluate local facilities within McDowell County. The city currently hosts one nursing home, McDowell Healthcare Center, which is operated by CommuniCare Health. This facility holds a commendable 4-star overall CMS rating. While no local homes currently maintain a perfect 5-star designation, the existing center serves the 24836 ZIP code with an above-average quality of care rating.
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avg 4★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Gary
- All homes in Gary score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Gary reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Gary
| MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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