Assisted living homes in Charleston, West Virginia
Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Charleston.
Updated July 2026
Charleston, WV has 7 licensed assisted living homes (351 beds, averaging 50.1 per home). It sits in Kanawha County, a strong RAL market scoring 9.2/10, with 15,615 seniors 75+ growing 1.8%.
Licensed homes
7
Charleston
Licensed beds
351
total
Avg home size
50.1 beds
per home
County opportunity
9.2/10
Strong
The Charleston assisted living market
Charleston has 7 licensed assisted living homes totaling 351 beds — an average of 50.1 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Kanawha County, it draws on a 75+ population of 15,615 growing 1.8%, with a senior median income of $51,172. See the full Kanawha County market or all West Virginia top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Charleston, WV?
Charleston has 7 licensed assisted living homes with about 351 total beds.
Is Charleston a good place to open an assisted living home?
Charleston is in Kanawha County, which scores 9.2/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 1.8%. Current local supply is 7 homes.
What county is Charleston in?
Charleston is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the West Virginia licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.