$17 Million Health Care Facility Breaks Ground in Fairmont as Part of Major West Virginia Investment
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A new $17 million health care facility is officially underway in Marion County, bringing a major private investment to North Central West Virginia and expanding the region's capacity to provide long-term care and rehabilitation services.
Majestic Care broke ground Wednesday, November 4, on a new 100-bed skilled nursing community along Industrial Park Road near White Hall. The approximately 52,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in 2028.
The development will replace the existing John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont, which currently has approximately 40 beds. The new facility will more than double that capacity while providing modern accommodations and expanded services for residents.
Plans include long-term nursing care, rehabilitation services and the potential addition of specialized memory care.
The building will be constructed on a single level and feature resident gathering areas, updated rehabilitation facilities, outdoor courtyard space and additional amenities designed to improve comfort and accessibility.
The project is part of a larger expansion by Majestic Care across West Virginia.
The company is developing three new skilled nursing communities in Fairmont, Morgantown and the Charleston area, representing approximately $50 million in combined construction investment.
Together, the facilities are expected to provide more than 300 beds, with openings anticipated in 2028.
Majestic Care has indicated that its broader investment in West Virginia will total at least $80 million, including the acquisition of existing facilities and construction of new buildings.
The company's expansion follows its acquisition of several formerly state-operated long-term care facilities in 2025, including the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center.
Existing residents and staff at the Fairmont facility are expected to transition to the new building once construction is complete.
The larger facility is also expected to create additional employment opportunities as the company expands its ability to serve patients and residents.
For North Central West Virginia, the investment represents another significant addition to the region's growing health care industry, which includes major hospitals, specialized medical facilities, educational institutions and long-term care providers.
Demand for nursing and rehabilitation services remains an important consideration as West Virginia's population continues to age and families seek care options closer to home.
The new Fairmont facility will help address some of those needs while creating additional opportunities for health care professionals working in the region.
Construction is expected to continue through 2027, with Majestic Care targeting 2028 for the facility to welcome its first residents.
The project adds to a series of private investments across North Central West Virginia, highlighting continued interest in expanding medical services and health care infrastructure throughout the region.
