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Assisted Living Communities in Fairmont, West Virginia

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Fairmont, WV below include 26 Assisted Living facilities with 66 reviews. On average in Fairmont, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Fairmont, WV and Nearby Cities

Fairmont is among the costliest places in the state and nation for assisted living, with local facilities charging $5,700 per month for this level of care. This is 37% above the West Virginia average and 27% higher than the national norm, and it’s high compared to rates in nearby cities. For example, seniors in Parkersburg generally pay $5,444 for care, and in Charleston, rates are 17% lower than in Fairmont. Similarly, rates in Weirton are 33% lower than in Fairmont, and in Wheeling, care costs are competitive at $3,675.

Fairmont

$5,700

West Virginia

$4,160

United States

$4,500

Weirton

$3,800

Wheeling

$3,675

Parkersburg

$5,444

Charleston

$4,750

Paying for Assisted Living in Fairmont

 

In Fairmont, assisted living residents pay an average monthly rate of $5,700 for housing and supportive services.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fairmont

There aren't any Medicaid waivers or other state-funded financial assistance programs that are available in West Virginia to help Fairmont's seniors pay for the cost of assisted living. However, the state does provide those with special needs with a monthly cash benefit known as the state assistance payment.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in West Virginia page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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 Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Fairmont, WV

Assisted living is moderately priced compared to other local senior care options, with residents paying $5,700 per month for housing and care. Seniors who opt for private care at home pay about 46% less for in-home care and home health care, although they have living expenses that assisted living residents don’t have to worry about, such as housing and meals. On the other hand, assisted living costs less than half as much as nursing home care, which includes 24-hour medical support and monitoring in an institutional setting for $12,167 per month.

In-Home Care

$3,051

Home Health Care

$3,051

Assisted Living Facility

$5,700

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,167

Note: Data for Fairmont was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Morgantown, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Fairmont

Fairmont and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Fairmont, please visit our Assisted Living in West Virginia page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fairmont

Fairmont Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in West Virginia are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in West Virginia page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Andrea

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Wishing Well Assisted Living Community at Fairmont

So far, we're very pleased with Wishing Well Assisted Living Community at Fairmont. My in-laws have been at this residence for three years now, so we chose to move my parents there, too, and we...

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Brian

I visited this facility

Review of Pleasant Acres Christian Haven

The staff at Pleasant Acres Christian Haven was nice. I liked that they seem to know what they were doing. The rooms and furniture were pretty good. They looked clean and neat. Although it's not...

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Assisted Living

Gretchen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus

My friend has already moved into Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus. It's very nice. We haven't been able to get in because of COVID. Hopefully all is well. My friend says everything is doing well....

Provider response

Hello Gretchen, thank you; we appreciate your feedback!

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