River Oaks Healthcare Center was recognized as the largest nursing home in Harrison County during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Reports indicate the facility offered 120 available beds, surpassing the Harrison County average by 35 beds in the first quarter of 2026. The center supported an average of 117.1 residents throughout the same timeframe.
River Oaks Healthcare Center received an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, lower than the state average score of 2.9 among West Virginia nursing homes.
In addition for the quarter, Salem Center was identified as the county’s second largest facility, with 112 beds available, while Clarksburg Healthcare Center took third place, offering 110 beds.
By the end of the quarter, River Oaks Healthcare Center had not received any fines or penalties.
There were a total of 5 for-profit nursing homes operating within Harrison County, West Virginia.
Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show the older adult population in the United States is rising as younger age groups decrease. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans age 65 and older grew by 13%, while those under age 18 declined by 1.7%. The nation’s older adult population has increased substantially over the last century, from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
A 2021 study finds that almost half of this age group—approximately 28 million individuals—could require long-term services and support, and more than one-third might need nursing home care over time.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance educational organization. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Oaks Healthcare Center | 2 |
| 2 | Salem Center | 2 |
| 3 | Clarksburg Healthcare Center | 3 |
| 4 | Maplewood Healthcare Center | 3 |
| 5 | Bridgeport Healthcare Center | 4 |
| 6 | United Transitional Care Center | 5 |
The information in this article comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Source data is available here.
