Assisted Living Communities in Elkins, West Virginia

Assisted Living costs in Elkins start around $2,995 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Elkins and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in West Virginia page.

The city of Elkins, which is situated on the edge of the Monongahela National Forest, was called a "small town gem" by the West Virginia Department of Commerce. The city is home to a little over 7,000 people, about 17 percent of which are over the age of 65.

To support the senior population, Elkins has one assisted living facility, and there are two nearby for seniors to choose from. These facilities, as is the case with all the assisted living facilities in the state, are licensed by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification.

• Summers in Elkins are warm and humid with highs in the low-80s, and winters are short and chilly with lows around 20 degrees. The city receives about 69 inches of snow annually, which may be a consideration for seniors.
• The cost of living in Elkins is about 20 percent lower than the national average, but the cost of health care in this city is about 11 percent higher than it is in other U.S. cities. This may be a consideration for seniors who are managing chronic conditions.
• On a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being high crime, the property and violent crime rates in Elkins are 42.8 and 73.3. This is compared to the U.S. averages of 38.1 and 31.1, respectively. While assisted living facilities ensure residents are protected by utilizing security technology, seniors may want to practice caution when they're out alone and ensure that their vehicles are locked at night.
• Public transportation in Elkins is provided courtesy of Country Roads Transit, which offers several fixed routes throughout the region. All buses and vans are equipped with wheelchair lifts and ramps, and operators are trained to assist those who need mobility aids to safely get on and off the bus.
• West Virginia is one of the handful of states that tax Social Security benefits, as well as other types of retirement income. However, seniors can claim deductions to minimize the taxes that they pay on this income. 
• The Elkins area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Davis Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.