Family Resources
Long Term Care, Government, Aging, and Other Resources for Families
LONG TERM CARE RESOURCES
Consumer Guide (Published and Distributed by WVHCA, WV Bureau of Senior Services, and AARP)
The Consumer Guide is a useful first step in your search for the level of care that meets your or your loved one’s needs. The guide provides helpful information for individuals researching long term care, including: where to start, when to consider an assisted living community or nursing facility, tools to help evaluate a facility, an overview on how to pay for long term care, and a list of facilities and communities in West Virginia, and additional long term care information. Click here to review the Consumer Guide.
Consumer Information About Long Term Care www.longtermcareliving.com
Sponsored by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, LongTermCareLiving.com provides consumers with information about nursing homes, assisted living/residential care, and other types of long term care. You’ll find an extensive guide to planning, preparing, and paying for long term care.
Facility Finder
The Facility Finder can help you find a facility for a specific area in West Virginia. Types of facilities include nursing facilities and assisted living communities.
American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Advocacy Center
Make a difference by becoming an advocate for long term care. It only takes a few minutes to learn the issues and send a letter to your elected officials. The decisions made on Capitol Hill impact all West Virginians and we hope that you educate yourself and take action. Visit the AHCA/NCAL Advocacy Center at http://capwiz.com/ahca/home/ to learn more about the issues and how you may become involved!
American Health Care Association (AHCA) www.ahcancal.org
The American Health Care Association is the national trade association that advocates for quality care and services for the frail, elderly and disabled. Members of the AHCA provide essential care to one million individuals in 11,000 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long term care facilities.
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) www.ncal.org
The National Center for Assisted Living is the assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the national’s largest organization representing long term care. NCAL advocates o the behalf of assisted living in Washington, DC, and supports state affiliate lobbying efforts at the state and local level.
GOVERNMENT, AGING & OTHER RESOURCES
Aging & Disability Resource Centers www.wvnavigate.org
The West Virginia Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) are places you and your family can visit or call to ask questions about services in the community. The ADRCs are state-funded and sponsored by the WV Bureau of Senior Services.
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and a eventual cure for Alzheimer’s. They provide services to families and professionals, including information and referral, support groups, care consultation, education and safety services. To visit the West Virginia Chapter’s website, go to
www.alz.org/wv/.
BenefitsCheckUp Website www.benefitscheckup.org
Service of the National Council on Aging that helps seniors identify programs they may qualify for and how to access them.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention www.cdc.gov
The lead federal agency for protecting citizens’ health and safety, including disease prevention, environmental health, and health promotion activities.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) www.cms.hhs.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website for Medicare and Medicaid.
Family Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org
Voice for families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.
Medicare www.medicare.gov
The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare.
Nursing Home Compare www.medicare.gov/NHCompare
Medicare’s site for detailed information about the performance of Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facilities in the country.
Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) www.wvdhhr.org/ohflac
Assures minimum standards in personal care, assisted living, and nursing homes, including the investigation of care complaints.
Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov
The official website for information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Lead agency for collecting and distributing retirement payments, providing support to survivors, and assisting participants unable to work.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs www.va.gov
Worldwide resource that provides information on VA programs, benefits, veteran facilities, and other supportive activities.
WV Caregivers www.wvcaregivers.org/
An online resource created to provide support, assistance and services to West Virginia caregivers and their families.
WV Center For End-Of-Life Care www.wvendoflife.org
Information on end-of-life care and treatment options, including downloadable documents and instructions.
WVU Center on Aging www.hsc.wvu.edu/coa/
The WVU Center on Aging seeks to initiate, facilitate, and disseminate programs committed to: promoting quality of life in later years, providing education, consultations and services to the communities in West Virginia, sustaining independence and creative potential across the life course, and make policy recommendations for healthy aging in rural areas.