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Assisted living costs in Perkins average about $4,101 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Perkins. Our detailed directory has 154 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 Brookdale Charleston Gardens
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22 Floor plans available
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9.7
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39 reviews
9.7
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39 reviews
5 star
63%
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The staff genuinely care about the residents! Definitely, I would recommend Brookdale to others. The medical staff are knowledgeable and on top of any medical changes in their residents. The PT department is...
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.
Great Care for Now and LaterWe are an assisted living and memory care community in Charleston, West Virginia where seniors can find more options for living life well, and less stress knowing that we’re here to help. They also find a warm community that feels just like home sweet home.You’ll find...
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Photo of Kanawha Place
44 Photos available
9.1
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22 reviews
9.1
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22 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
18%
3 star
5%
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There has been recent turnover of administrative staff, which I understand is common for long-term care but hasn't really caused any issues at this point.
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.
Our beautiful home in the capital of West Virginia has been a leader in assisted living services for nearly 40 years. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, residents at Kanawha Place enjoy unparalleled access to numerous shopping centers, fine dining and hotels - not to mention our access to the...
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8.8
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44 reviews
8.8
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44 reviews
5 star
69%
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9%
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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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8.1
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36 reviews
8.1
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36 reviews
5 star
31%
4 star
29%
3 star
17%
2 star
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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
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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Edgewood SummitEdgewood Summit, Inc. is a West Virginia non-profit corporation organized in 1990 for the sole purpose of developing, owning and operating the Edgewood Summit senior living community located in Charleston, West Virginia. Edgewood Summit, Inc. is a subsidiary of ABH, Inc., which is...
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Photo of The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)
1.0
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1.0
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13 reviews
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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
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, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Perkins, WV

The average cost of senior living in Perkins is $4,101 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gassaway, WV with an average of $2,300 per month.

Assisted living costs in Perkins, WV, vs. nearby cities

Perkins, WV
$4,101/mo
$2,300/mo
$3,760/mo

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

Perkins, WV
$4,101/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Perkins, WV, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,101/mo
$4,101/mo

Assisted living costs in Perkins, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,166/mo
Studio
$5,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,332/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,505/mo

Senior living costs in Perkins 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: Perkins, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePerkins, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,101/mo$4,694/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,101/mo$4,717/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,744/mo$4,524/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Perkins, WV:$4,101/mo
West Virginia:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Perkins, WV:$4,101/mo
West Virginia:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Perkins, WV:$3,744/mo
West Virginia:$4,524/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Perkins, WV, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Perkins and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Perkins, WV

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Perkins have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Perkins, WV$5,089/mo$4,412/mo+15.3%
West Virginia$5,058/mo$4,470/mo+13.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Perkins, WV
2024 average cost:$5,089/mo
2023 average cost:$4,412/mo
Percent change:+15.3%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,058/mo
2023 average cost:$4,470/mo
Percent change:+13.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Perkins, 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 Perkins.

What families are saying about assisted living in Perkins

Recent reviews for assisted living in Perkins

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.

Kanawha Place in Charleston, WV

3.6
This was the only facility we visited when looking for assisted living. We have been pleased overall with the experience, No major complaints!

Cedar Grove in Parkersburg, WV

4.0
Attentive staff. Clean facilities. Food quality above average, quantity adequate. Staff and management strive to please. Cost for stay more reasonable than other local facilities

Perkins review score based on 52 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 13 Perkins assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Perkins 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

Perkins review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Perkins, WV13 facilities
0
Gassaway, WV3 facilities
6.8
Glenville, WV18 facilities

Review subcategories for Perkins 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 52 reviews of 13 Perkins assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Perkins 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.
Perkins, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Perkins assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Perkins assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Perkins, 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 Perkins 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 Perkins that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Perkins 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 Perkins Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Perkins, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Perkins 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 Perkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Perkins, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Perkins 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 Perkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Perkins, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Perkins 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 Perkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Perkins, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Perkins

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about West Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Perkins protect seniors.
Learn about West Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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