Parkersburg Care Center

Nursing home in Parkersburg, WV

From 2 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 3, 2026Sources

The short version

Parkersburg Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, operating under the Genesis HealthCare system.

Employer research, Jul 3, 2026

Nursing here

Benefits

Benefits include health insurance, 401K retirement plan, flexible compensation options, voluntary insurance options, employee discounts, and mental health support, as stated in job postings via Genesis HealthCare.

The hard parts

Management rated low at 2.7 out of 5 stars on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Pay and benefits rated below average at 2.9 out of 5 stars
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Job security and advancement rated 2.8 out of 5 stars
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Employees cited trust in colleagues and sense of belonging as areas for improvement
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026

What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What does a usual day’s workload look like?

Living in Parkersburg, WV

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Anchored by WVU Medicine Camden-Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg pairs 15-minute hospital commutes with a cost of living about 13% below the national average. Settle among Victorian architecture in Julia-Ann Square or brick homes along Fairview Avenue, and spend shift-free days riding sternwheelers to Blennerhassett Island where the Little Kanawha meets the Ohio River.

Browse roles in Parkersburg

Metro price level · Parkersburg area: 13% below the national average; BEA index 87.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $785/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $49,025/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024