Nursing Home Quality in West Virginia
Real CMS Care Compare Overall Star Ratings for West Virginia, June 2026, averaged across 122 rated nursing homes.
How good are the nursing homes in West Virginia, and how do they compare to the US average?
As of June 2026, the 122 CMS star-rated nursing homes in West Virginia average 2.95 of 5 stars on Care Compare β 0.06 below the US average (3.01). West Virginia ranks 38 of 53 states and territories, per CMS open data. Reference information, not medical advice.
| Measure | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average CMS Overall Star Rating | 2.95 / 5 | 3.01 / 5 |
| CMS star-rated nursing homes | 122 | 14,570 |
| National rank by average rating | 38 of 53 | β |
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In West Virginia, the 122 CMS star-rated nursing homes average 2.95 / 5 (as of June 2026). It ranks 38 of 53 states and territories.
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- What is the average nursing home rating in West Virginia?
- As of June 2026, the mean CMS Overall Star Rating across the 122 star-rated nursing homes in West Virginia is 2.95 out of 5 β 0.06 below the US average (3.01).
- How does West Virginia rank for nursing home quality?
- West Virginia ranks 38 of 53 US states and territories by average CMS Overall Star Rating (2.95), per CMS Care Compare open data (June 2026).
- How many CMS-rated nursing homes are in West Virginia?
- CMS publishes an Overall Star Rating for 122 nursing homes in West Virginia (June 2026). Facilities without a published rating are excluded from the average and count.
- Is the West Virginia nursing home data medical advice?
- No. This page re-publishes official CMS reference statistics for information only. It is not medical advice and not an endorsement of any facility β check the latest detail on CMS Care Compare and speak to a clinician about care decisions.
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Source data is published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare and is a U.S. federal government work in the public domain.
Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services β Care Compare (Nursing homes including rehab services β Provider Information) (June 2026, published 1 June 2026).
Informational/educational only β not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.