Consumers

WVSeniorCare.com is your comprehensive online source for information about assisted living communities and nursing facilities in West Virginia.

Choosing to place yourself or someone you love in an assisted living community or nursing facility can be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make.

First, please take the time to research your options and ensure that your loved one’s needs will be met. Making an informed decision based on quality research will give peace of mind to your loved one and family. A physician can help you determine the level of care and services you or your love one needs.

We encourage families to visit several facilities or communities, talk to staff, and rely on your observations about the care you see. In making the decision to seek assisted living or nursing facility care, we recommend that everyone involved in making the decision thoroughly discusses the available options before your situation becomes an emergency.

During the transition process to the facility or community you select, you likely will notice an additional source of love, support, and comfort from the staff there.

Information provided on WVSeniorCare.com provides a wide range of information. The website has three main categories:

Simple explanations of the services and payment options are available with links to other websites that provide more details.

A checklist is available to help you evaluate providers during your facility visits. Please free to print the checklist, modify it according to your needs, and take it with you during your visits. It is important that providers are able to meet each patient’s needs and required services.

The Facilities/Services search featured on WVSeniorCare.com gives you access to a listing of all providers (in-home care, nursing homes, assisted living communities, hospitals, etc.) that are available within a specific West Virginia county or community. 

Under the Government Resources and Support Groups tabs on WVSeniorCare.com, you will find links to additional resources and information about aging.

Advance Directives

Advance Directives

Source: West Virginia University
Description:
Provides printable forms for Living Wills and Medical Power of Attorney as well as information and planning tools regarding end-of-life planning.

Advocacy

Long-term Care Ombudsman

Source: West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Description:
Provides information on West Virginia’s Long-term Care Ombudsman program.


West Virginia Advocates

Source: West Virginia Advocates
Description:
Provides a list of resources for seniors, including Guide to Housing and Mortgages, Medicare, support for low-income families, and end-of-life care.

Consumer Protection

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services

Source: West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Description:
Provides a broad range of resources for seniors, from nutrition, disease prevention, emergency preparedness and consumer protection.


West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Source: West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). The SHIP program serves consumers through a network of regional offices. Advisors can help you deal with questions involving Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Savings programs, Medicare Part D Prescription Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare fraud issues and concerns.

Healthcare

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services

Source: West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Description:
Provides a broad range of resources for seniors, from nutrition, disease prevention, emergency preparedness and consumer protection.


West Virginia Medicaid

Source: Medicaid.gov
Description:
Describes eligibility requirements and enrollment requirements for Medicaid in West Virginia.


West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Source: West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). The SHIP program serves consumers through a network of regional offices. Advisors can help you deal with questions involving Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Savings programs, Medicare Part D Prescription Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare fraud issues and concerns.

Information & Referral

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services

Source: West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Description:
Provides a broad range of resources for seniors, from nutrition, disease prevention, emergency preparedness and consumer protection.


West Virginia Senior Care

Source: West Virginia Senior Care
Description:
Provides a broad range of information about senior living options, in-home services, and government resources.

Insurance

West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Source: West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). The SHIP program serves consumers through a network of regional offices. Advisors can help you deal with questions involving Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Savings programs, Medicare Part D Prescription Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare fraud issues and concerns.

Legal Issues

Advance Directives

Source: West Virginia University
Description:
Provides printable forms for Living Wills and Medical Power of Attorney as well as information and planning tools regarding end-of-life planning.

Long-term Care

Long-term Care Ombudsman

Source: West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Description:
Provides information on West Virginia’s Long-term Care Ombudsman program.

Medicaid

West Virginia Medicaid

Source: Medicaid.gov
Description:
Describes eligibility requirements and enrollment requirements for Medicaid in West Virginia.

Medicare

West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program

Source: West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). The SHIP program serves consumers through a network of regional offices. Advisors can help you deal with questions involving Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Savings programs, Medicare Part D Prescription Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare fraud issues and concerns.

Senior Safety

How to Report Adult Abuse and Neglect

Source: West Virginia Senior Services
Description:
Describes types of abuse and neglect and who to contact should you suspect someone of being abused.


West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services

Source: West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Description:
Provides a broad range of resources for seniors, from nutrition, disease prevention, emergency preparedness and consumer protection.

Your Rights

Long-term Care Ombudsman

Source: West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Description:
Provides information on West Virginia’s Long-term Care Ombudsman program.