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Nursing homes in Chester, WV

1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing home
1
in Chester
Certified beds
60
across all 1
Adults 65+
653
Census estimate for Chester
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
91.9
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
34
of the center of Chester
Nursing HomesAssisted Living 1Independent Living 1Home Care 1Senior Apartments 1
Showing 1–4 of 4 nursing homes within 10 mi of Chester
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Chester (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Chester

Counting neighboring towns, there are 34 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Chester, 33 more than in Chester itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Chester

See all 34 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Chester at a glance

There is one nursing home in Chester, WV, according to CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in West Virginia

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The West Virginia state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 304-558-0050 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care 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.5 West Virginia Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance helps with claims (304-558-3661).9
Medicare counseling
West Virginia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-877-987-4463.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Chester

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Hancock County11

    1-800-677-1116

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

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Legal Aid of West Virginia12

    304-715-3231

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

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    West Virginia Adult Protective Services

    800-352-6513

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    West Virginia state survey agency3

    304-558-0050

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)10

    1-877-987-4463

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance9

    304-558-3661

    Website

  • Medicaid

    West Virginia Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Chester

How many nursing homes are in Chester, WV?

WeFoundCare lists 1 nursing home in Chester, WV, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Chester there are 34.

How many beds can nursing homes in Chester serve?

1 of the 1 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 60 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 653 adults age 65 and older live in Chester.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Chester?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

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

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Hancock County, call 304-715-3231. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call West Virginia Adult Protective Services at 800-352-6513.

Are there nursing homes near Chester?

Nearby cities with listings include East Liverpool (2, 1.4 mi), Calcutta (1, 5.3 mi), Weirton (2, 14.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Chester

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 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 Chester (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.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Chester (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. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. West Virginia Office of Inspector General, Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Apps/Lookup/FacilitySearch Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. 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.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. 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.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.