STATE PROFILE • Last updated: April 23, 2026
West Virginia Elder Care & Medicaid
West Virginia's Medicaid programs for seniors offer crucial support for nursing home care and home-based services, with the Aged and Disabled Waiver providing a key pathway for community living.
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RANKED #41
GRADE D
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for West Virginia
Full breakdown of Aged & Disabled Waiver for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Aged & Disabled Waiver
Income cap
$2,982/mo
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
D
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
STRONG
QUALITY
MODERATE
STAFFING
CRITICAL
ACCESS
CRITICAL
MEDICAID SUPPORT
STRONG
Composite score: 48.0 / 100
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West Virginia At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
123
Senior Medicaid Waivers
1
National Rank
#41 / 51
Senior Care Costs in West Virginia
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Assisted Living
$4,160/mo
-9.4% vs national avg
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local_hospital
Nursing Home
$12,845/mo
+16.3% vs national avg
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Memory Care
$5,200/mo
-9.4% vs national avg
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Home Health Aide
$23/hr
-14.8% vs national avg
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