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Assisted living in Elkins, WV

2 state-licensed assisted living communities, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living communities
2
in Elkins
Licensed capacity
108
across all 2
Adults 65+
1,138
Census estimate for Elkins
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
94.9
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
6
of the center of Elkins
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Source: West Virginia OHFLAC, Health Facility/Provider Search, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Elkins (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Elkins

Counting neighboring towns, there are 6 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Elkins, 4 more than in Elkins itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Elkins

See all 6 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in Elkins at a glance

Elkins has 2 assisted living communities in our directory, drawn from West Virginia OHFLAC records. Half were first licensed in 1997 or earlier.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the West Virginia Office of Inspector General licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the West Virginia Office of Inspector General about a licensed community, or the West Virginia long-term care ombudsman at (304) 816-31512.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in West Virginia

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The West Virginia Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 West Virginia Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance helps with claims (304-558-3661).7
Medicare counseling
West Virginia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-877-987-4463.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Elkins

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Randolph County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Randolph County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Legal Aid of West Virginia2

    304-715-3218

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Randolph County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    West Virginia Adult Protective Services

    800-352-6513

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-877-987-4463

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance7

    304-558-3661

    Website

  • Medicaid

    West Virginia Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves West Virginia.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Elkins

How many assisted living communities are in Elkins, WV?

WeFoundCare lists 2 assisted living communities in Elkins, WV, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Elkins there are 6.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Elkins serve?

2 of the 2 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 108 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,138 adults age 65 and older live in Elkins.

Who licenses assisted living in West Virginia?

The West Virginia Office of Inspector General licenses assisted living in West Virginia. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Elkins?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Randolph County, call 304-715-3218. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call West Virginia Adult Protective Services at 800-352-6513.

Are there assisted living communities near Elkins?

Nearby cities with listings include Beverly (1, 5.6 mi), Belington (2, 7.8 mi), Buckhannon (1, 20.7 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Elkins

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from West Virginia OHFLAC (Health Facility/Provider Search), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Elkins (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Elkins (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. West Virginia Office of Inspector General, Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification: Health Facility/Provider Search. ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Apps/Lookup/FacilitySearch Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.