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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Westwood Place is located in Woodsfield, Ohio, a small town surrounded by beautiful farm country. We provide assisted living for seniors looking for caring and fun retirement living. Our lively community offers many amenities to help you enjoy each day: Fitness room Whirlpool Private dining...
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8.8
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Housekeeping could be improved in "common areas-laundry, hallways, etc. Not pleased with the way they interact with Hospice ie: Backed out of 2 showers a week instead of leaving Hospice 2 per week in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics to residents and associates and requiring all associates who work here to vaccinate for COVID-19 are new health precautions helping us revitalize our community. Contact our community today to learn more.We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible...
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1717 Floor plans available
9.0
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15 reviews
9.0
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15 reviews
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The cleanliness could be approved on due to the carpet stains, but other than that, the community is great. Yes, we would recommend Harmony at White Oaks to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Harmony at White OaksAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Bridgeport, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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8.1
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30 reviews
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I feel they do the best they can, but my loved one is not always cleaned up enough and clothes often go missing. I would advise other families to keep an eye on their loved one's belongings
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cedar Grove Senior Assisted Living, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has more than 30-years of history providing a friendly and pleasant country setting where residents can enjoy their independence while receiving supportive services tailored to their individual needs. Located in historic...
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The staff are helpful and kind. Other residents friendly. Many activities .Apartments roomy and cared for. Country setting peaceful and beautiful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sign your contract by Dec. 31, 2020 and move into an apartment with free SMART* features. Plus, we’ll give you a safe moving package, up to $1,000. *Limited availability.Glenwood is a United Church Homes community tucked away in 70 wooded acres in Marietta, OH. Glenwood Senior Living Community is...
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6.5
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26 reviews
6.5
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Friendly residents and staff also beautiful outdoor scenery. The quality of our meals have deteriorated since a head cook quit about a month ago.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Elison of Maplewood’s countryside campus is located in a picturesque valley with scenic views of the surrounding hills and farms, a pond and extensive walking paths throughout the campus. And, our community is also just minutes from downtown Bridgeport. We offer a wide variety of activities and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My friend moved here and we have heard they liked it. He is no longer at the community, but his wife still is and seems to be very happy with it. They have activities available, which I have heard are good....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Ritchie County, WV

The average cost of senior living in Ritchie County is $3,611 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paden City, WV with an average of $3,131 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ritchie County, WV, vs. nearby counties

Ritchie County, WV
$3,611/mo
$3,564/mo

Assisted living costs in Ritchie County, WV, vs. state and national averages

Ritchie County, WV
$3,611/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Assisted living costs in Ritchie County, WV, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,611/mo
$3,611/mo

Assisted living costs in Ritchie County, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,836/mo
Studio
$4,306/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,618/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,948/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,263/mo

Senior living costs in Ritchie County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ritchie County, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRitchie County, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,611/mo$4,375/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,611/mo$4,389/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$3,331/mo$4,220/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Ritchie County, WV:$3,611/mo
West Virginia:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Ritchie County, WV:$3,611/mo
West Virginia:$4,389/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Ritchie County, WV:$3,331/mo
West Virginia:$4,220/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ritchie County, WV

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ritchie County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ritchie County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ritchie County

Cedar Grove in Parkersburg, WV

4.6
My 92 year old sister-in-law stayed at the Cedar Grove facility in Parkersburg, WV for 2 weeks after she broke her leg after a fall. She was very pleased with the food and care. The admission process was stress-free and the staff was patient and attentive.

The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)

5.0
All of the staff no matter their role, were completely genuine in their service and heart for their jobs. They took great care of our mother.

Elison of Marietta

5.0
I believe that [name removed] had the best last 4 1/2 months of his life there. The food and everything was exemplary. The staff was attentive. The entire staff....house cleaning, nursing , PT, everything. It really did feel like a home away from home. I had some people at the local Veterans ...
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Ritchie County review score based on 66 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 66 reviews of 21 Ritchie County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ritchie County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ritchie County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ritchie County, WV21 facilities
8.2
Harrisville, WV26 facilities
8.7
Cairo, WV20 facilities

Review subcategories for Ritchie County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 66 reviews of 21 Ritchie County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ritchie County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ritchie County, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Ritchie County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritchie County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritchie County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ritchie County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ritchie County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ritchie County, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ritchie County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ritchie County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ritchie County, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.9%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ritchie County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ritchie County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ritchie County, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ritchie County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ritchie County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ritchie County, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ritchie County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ritchie County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ritchie County, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ritchie County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about West Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ritchie County protect seniors.

Learn about West Virginia Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Trustwell Living at Westwood Place, Elison of Marietta and Harmony at White Oaks are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ritchie County, West Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 22 assisted living facilities near Ritchie County, West Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ritchie County, West Virginia are Trustwell Living at Westwood Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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