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Assisted living costs in Howard average about $3,559 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 86 communities in Howard. Our detailed directory has 339 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Elison of Marietta
1111 Photos available
9.9
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38 reviews
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What our family liked the most about Elison of Marietta was that it was how happy the families appeared whenever an outing was scheduled and how happy they were when making crafts/cookies, etc. It seemed...
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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9.6
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72 reviews
9.6
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72 reviews
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Wonderful facility. Very happy that my loved one is there. The staff is very friendly. I go 3 to 4 times a week to visit and I always feel that my loved on is taken care of. She is adjusting well with the...
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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Photo of Harmony at Morgantown
99 Photos available
3636 Floor plans available
9.5
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24 reviews
9.5
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24 reviews
5 star
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My mother is a resident at Harmony at Morgantown and everything has been great for her. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The housekeeping is adequate for what you pay for. You can hire an outside...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at MorgantownIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Morgantown, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
5 star
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The owner and the manager are so helpful and informative and I believe they feel like all their residents are considered family. The manager has (I feel) gone out of her way to be helpful, kind, and has been...
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Beulahland our residents aren't patients, they are family. Our desire is for every resident to feel like their season of assisted living care is one of peace and comfort. We at Beulahland desire to create a home like environment for seniors while giving the best care possible in West Virginia....
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Photo of Evergreen of Morgantown
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9.2
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5 reviews
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I can honestly say I have been through a few nursing homes / assisted living and Evergreen assisted living is one of the best places I have been for my loved ones my aunt and uncle both are there and the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
We’ve been operating as the ultimate senior home care facility since 2001.Our staff provides exceptional care to residents of Evergreen. The family atmosphere offers companionship, security and compassionate care, paired with a fresh sense of vitality and fun!When it comes to retirement living,...
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9.2
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27 reviews
9.2
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27 reviews
5 star
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I was told at my first walkthrough that they never have much turnover and all caregivers have been there long term. That was one of top reasons I chose Paramount. That has become apparent to me in these 3...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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Photo of Marquis Gardens Place
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9.2
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23 reviews
9.2
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My loved one passed away in December, so my info is a bit out of date. It is very homey, and the activities director is great. Small facility, and the employees seem to really care about the residents. The...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Marquis Place is located on the west side of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, just south of Uniontown Mall. Our beautiful community is surrounded by trees which most residents will be able to enjoy from their apartments. Other residents may have a view of our large enclosed courtyard. Our full time...
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Photo of Harmony at White Oaks
99 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.2
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14 reviews
9.2
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14 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very nice and they communicate well with the family. The facility is always clean. The move-in process is a bit awkward in that the family has to do literally everything. No guidance or...
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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8.9
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9 reviews
8.9
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I chose Hawthorne Woods because when visited it was class, friendly and felt comfortable, the food is very good, and if you' are not taking advantage of the many Activities offered. The staff is very caring
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.
An established community in the city of Washington for more than 17 years, Hawthorne Woods by New Perspective will get to know what’s most important to you. We feature a friendly and compassionate team, quality care, and warm surroundings that will put you at ease. Lounge in the Adirondack chairs...
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Photo of Cambridge Creekside Retirement Community
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8.5
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5 reviews
8.5
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I would say that my experience has been a positive one. My mom receives good care at the facility. I would like to see more scheduled activities for the members of the community.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cambridge’s Creekside is an exclusive secured Memory Care facility. Our caregivers are specially trained to give every memory-care resident gentle, compassionate support. Every day, Cambridge residents receive personalized attention that promotes positive experiences.It’s not enough to make sure...
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Photo of Evergreen of Washington
77 Photos available
8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
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My loved one is currently a resident at Evergreen of Washington and everything has been great for her at this facility so far. The food, care services and staff are great. They went above and beyond getting...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Welcome to Evergreen of Washington where resident's and family members become family of our own. We are a fairly small personal care home located in the heart of Washington PA just minutes away from Washington Hospital. You'll find us tucked away behind beautiful trees with an area with a gazebo...
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Photo of Glenwood Community
2020 Photos available
7.9
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4 reviews
7.9
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4 reviews
5 star
25%
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Resident's daughter felt carpet was filthy in halls and entrance. Admissions person [name removed] is amazing and is very helpful and friendly. The meals are expensive for guests. There could be more...
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.
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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We chose this facility because we were familiar with it, she had friends here and our family knew some of the staff members. We had always heard good things about it. there are various options for room...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Are you searching for the best carefree, safe, and affordable senior living residence that offers assisted living upon request? Elmhurst is the Ohio Valley's premier retirement community for women, men, and couples, offering an all-inclusive price and unmatched quality. Elmhurst has earned a...
Photo of Evergreen of Waynesburg
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7.0
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Our loved one has not participate in the activities or the meals and dining service so we cannot comment on those. Staff is great- very patient and caring. They go above and beyond to keep MIL...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Personal Care At EvergreenIn choosing Personal Care at Evergreen, you can rest easy knowing that our resident-focused programs are specifically catered to each individual to provide a life-enriching experience. With well-trained chefs, to luxurious housekeeping, to enhanced care...
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The nurses at Wishing Well are good. My sister receives personal attention and they always make sure she has what she needs. They make sure she is involved in community activities and she has almost...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Pierpont Center, named after Francis H. Pierpont, the 'Father of West Virginia,' is a Genesis community located in historic Fairmont. Our picturesque town in Marion County is home to Fairmont State University, plenty of scenic walking trails, a weekly farmers market, and landmark battlefield...
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My loved one is in a private room. There a lot of nurses, physical therapy, skilled nursing on the second. I would recommend this community. My loved one loves the food. You can schedule a visit...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Elison of Maplewood
77 Photos available
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24 reviews
6.8
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24 reviews
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Eveything has been great. They have been really helpful, and we have never had a problem. They have done everything that we have needed. My loved one is eating well and doing really well. The activites is...
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.
Countryside Retirement LivingElison Independent & Assisted Living of Maplewood is located in a picturesque valley with scenic views of the surrounding hills and farms, a pond, and extensive walking paths throughout the campus. Plus, our community is just minutes from downtown Bridgeport....
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Photo of Carriage House Assisted Living
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3.0
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3 reviews
3.0
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5 star
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Carriage House Assisted Living is a very nice, well kept facility. Its small with only 14 rooms which leads to more of a homey feel. The aids are all fairly new and all very nice. The LPN is the absolute...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Some assisted living communities tout their facilities as “resort style living.” At Carriage House, we prefer a warm, comfortable, familiar, secure atmosphere.When the time comes to choose an assisted living community, why not choose one that looks and feels like home? Carriage House is home to...
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So far, our experience with North Strabane has been excellent. Everything is going really well. [Removed] really worked with us, made sure she explained everything to us really well, and made the whole...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Retirement Village of North Strabane Retirement Village of North Strabane is located in the lovely and scenic town of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania in Washington County. Our senior living community is nestled into this lovely town which sits just west of the recreational Canonsburg Lake. There is much...
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The thing that sticks out the most about Cambridge Hillside Retirement community would be the personnel, they are all extremely friendly. The apartment sizes/accommodations here are very nice sized. They...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Personal care gets more challenging with age. At Cambridge Retirement Living, residents get everything they need to live well. Private or semi- private accommodations are available, round-the-clock support, medication management, meals, utilities, housekeeping, and a full schedule of activities...
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I love all the staff here. They are very helpful and you can go to them with your concerns and they address them in a very professional manner. The house is very clean and free of any odors. The food is very...
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.
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My mother received wonderful care at Friendship Village Rehab/Nursing Center after her car accident. She was very depressed and injured. The therapists had her laughing and smiling on day one. For that, I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Friendship Village of South Hills, a continuing care retirement community located in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Celebrating our 35 year of enriching the lives of seniors, Friendship Village of South Hills has recently achieved "Certified Center for Successful Aging" status. We are one of...
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It's been pretty good. I know she is safe and happy there. The staff is good, and it's clean, and the care is good. They are very friendly and accommodating. We liked that it wasn't too big. The owner even...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Dunlevy Gardens is a medium size homelike community with all the charm and friendliness that is desired by the Residents and their families. Dunlevy Gardens is laid out all on one floor seeking to ensure the independence of all residents while enhancing the quality of life. We strive to create a...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Howard, WV

The average cost of senior living in Howard is $3,559 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McMechen, WV with an average of $2,900 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howard, WV vs. nearby cities

Howard, WV
$3,559/mo
$3,604/mo
$3,825/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howard, WV vs. the state and national average

Howard, WV
$3,559/mo
U.S. national average
$4,598/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howard vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,559/mo
$3,559/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Howard, WV by room type

Semi-Private
$3,591/mo
Studio
$4,883/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,138/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,832/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,263/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Howard over time

Howard, WVWV stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howard, 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 Howard.

What families are saying about assisted living in Howard

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howard

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Transitions Healthcare Washington

5.0
At Transitions they have taken good care of my mom. They are very attentive to my mom's health and they follow up to make sure things are taken care of .It is a nice place for the money. I recommend it to anyone looking for reasonable care options. The room layout is like a hotel. They have done ...
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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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Howard review score based on 120 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 120 reviews of 72 Howard assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howard 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

Howard review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Howard, WV72 facilities
7.0
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7.0
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Review subcategories for Howard 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 120 reviews of 72 Howard assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Howard 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.
Howard, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Howard assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, 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 Howard 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 Howard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howard, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howard 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 Howard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.3%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.6%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.6%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard 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 Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard 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 Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.4%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.3%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.7%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.9%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
34.7%
46%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howard

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 Howard protect seniors.

Learn about West Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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