Cost of West Virginia Assisted Living Facilities

The average cost of assisted living in West Virginia is $3,100 per month

The range of costs is from $2,700 to $3,500 per month

This data is based on 6 of the larger facilities within the state and may not represent all facilities within the state. Additional fees may apply.

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West Virginia Assisted Living Information

West Virginia defines an assisted living facility or residential care community as a facility which offers group housing, housekeeping services, at least one meal a day, personal care and supportive services for four or more residents because they are physically or mentally impaired.

West Virginia Assisted Living Facilities Scope of Care

In a West Virginia assisted living facility, the staff may provide assistance with daily living activities and basic supervision. Residents may also make arrangements with hospice or a home health care agency.

West Virginia Assisted Living Admission Requirements

If a resident needs more than intermittent nursing care, then the resident may not be allowed to move in. An assisted living facility may not accept a new resident who has needs greater than what the facility can provide. While additional outside services can be contracted out, those services cannot interfere with other residents.

West Virginia Assisted Living Care Plan Requirements

Every resident must heave a complete physical upon admission and annually thereafter. Along with the physical, a function needs assessment must be completed by a licensed health professional and include the physical, dietary, activity and psychosocial needs of the resident. The functional assessment assists in the development of a care plan.

West Virginia Assisted Living Medication Management Requirements

Only licensed staff are permitted to assist residents with their medication, according to the Approved Medication Assistive Personnel policy.

West Virginia Assisted Living Facility Requirements

Only two residents are permitted per room, and double-occupancy resident units must offer no less than 80 square feet per resident. New facilities, construction or facilities undergoing renovations, require at least 100 square feet of livable space in a single unit and 90 square feet in a double. Common bathrooms are allowed.

West Virginia Assisted Living Staffing Requirements

Direct care staff must be sufficient in number to meet the needs of the residents. A direct care staff member who can read and write, knows CPR and first aid must be on duty 24 hours a day. If any nursing services are provided to residents by the facility, a registered nurse must provide oversight. An administrator must be on staff and has specific educational requirements that must be met. An administrator must have at least an associate’s degree and be at least 21 years old.

West Virginia Assisted Living Medicaid Policy

There is no Medicaid home and community based waiver at this time.

West Virginia Alzheimer’s Unit Requirements

In West Virginia, if an assisted living facility wishes to operate an Alzheimer’s unit, then a license to do so must be obtained. Additionally, staff who work in the unit must have specific training for working with that population.

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification