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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lucerne, WV

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lucerne nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Lucerne, WV may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lucerne, WV

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Cost of nursing homes in Lucerne, WV

The average cost of senior living in Lucerne is $4,330 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Marys, WV with an average of $4,098 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lucerne, WV, vs. nearby cities

Lucerne, WV
$4,330/mo
$4,292/mo
$4,376/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lucerne, WV, vs. state and national averages

Lucerne, WV
$4,330/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lucerne, WV, vs. other senior living options

$3,651/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,330/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lucerne, WV, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,623/mo
Studio
$4,347/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,708/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,948/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,263/mo

Senior living costs in Lucerne vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lucerne, WV
Column state: West Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLucerne, WVWest VirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,330/mo$4,060/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,651/mo$4,053/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,651/mo$4,060/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,368/mo$3,890/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Lucerne, WV:$4,330/mo
West Virginia:$4,060/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lucerne, WV:$3,651/mo
West Virginia:$4,053/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lucerne, WV:$3,651/mo
West Virginia:$4,060/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lucerne, WV:$3,368/mo
West Virginia:$3,890/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lucerne, WV, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Lucerne 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Lucerne, WV

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lucerne 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
Lucerne, WV$4,782/mo$4,757/mo+0.5%
West Virginia$4,909/mo$4,584/mo+7.1%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Lucerne, WV
2024 average cost:$4,782/mo
2023 average cost:$4,757/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
West Virginia
2024 average cost:$4,909/mo
2023 average cost:$4,584/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Lucerne

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lucerne

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.

Glenwood Community in Marietta, OH

3.8
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 activities on the weekends. [name removed!] She has been very kind and caring. A joy to work ...
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Elison of Maplewood in Bridgeport, WV

5.0
Maplewood is fabulous. My in-laws were getting up in years and just not safe to be in that huge house. We took the tour and was hooked. They treat you like family from the first moment and take as good as if not better care of the residents than I could ever. We started in independent and ...
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Lucerne nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucerne nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucerne, 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 Lucerne nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Lucerne that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lucerne, WVNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
65.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lucerne nursing homes

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 Lucerne Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lucerne, WVNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lucerne nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lucerne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lucerne, WVNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lucerne nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lucerne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lucerne, WVNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucerne nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Lucerne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lucerne, WVNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony at White Oaks, Elison of Marietta and Cedar Grove are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lucerne, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
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