Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Huntington, West Virginia
2 of 4 nursing homes in Huntington (50%) meet our strict criteria. The West Virginia statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
406
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$91,520 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/4
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Huntington, West Virginia, is adequate, with 50% of the 4 facilities recommended. Families should be aware that while the top facility, St. Mary's Hospital, has a strong rating (B+, 5★), there is one facility to avoid due to a total of $91,520 in fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL (85) — St. Mary's Hospital boasts an excellent CMS 5-star rating and a Trust Score of 85/100, highlighting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus and has maintained a Grade B+ with zero fines, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for its 19 residents.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 2 MADISON PARK HEALTHCARE (70) — Madison Park Healthcare offers a solid CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, reflecting reliable service for its 41 beds. Despite being for-profit, it maintains a Grade B with zero fines, making it a commendable choice for families seeking quality care in a commercial setting.
The other 2 Huntington facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $91K.
Recommended
St. Mary's Hospital boasts an excellent CMS 5-star rating and a Trust Score of 85/100, highlighting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus and has maintained a Grade B+ with zero fines, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for its 19 residents.
Madison Park Healthcare offers a solid CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, reflecting reliable service for its 41 beds. Despite being for-profit, it maintains a Grade B with zero fines, making it a commendable choice for families seeking quality care in a commercial setting.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Huntington Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $91,520
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Huntington Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Huntington's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 4 Huntington facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Huntington avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Huntington facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Huntington, WV are recommended?
2 of 4 nursing homes in Huntington (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Huntington "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Huntington?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.