West Virginia has earned its nickname of “The Mountain State” by being the only state located entirely within the Appalachian Mountain Range. The state is considered to be one of the most scenic in the country, with its rolling hills and stunning mountain views, and has the highest average elevation east of the Mississippi River. Aside from its natural beauty, West Virginia has a number of unique cities, such as West Virginia University’s home of Morgantown, and the state capital of Charleston. Between its natural beauty and quaint charm, as well as its convenient proximity to other major cities in the Midwest, the South, and the Mid-Atlantic, West Virginia has something to offer everyone and is an ideal place to retire.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 15 retirement communities in West Virginia that provide independent living.
The median monthly cost of independent living in West Virginia is about $3,000.
Harmony was a good experience for me. The management and staff were very friendly and supportive. I enjoyed the stay and when my wife and I are both retired I will probably be returning there in the future.
The Havens at Princeton is a beautiful facility ran by a wonderful and caring staff. I am so glad we have a facility like this in our area and county. I was able to tour and see the different apartment...
He liked the music and singing activities. To improve, they need to have on hand end of life care sedatives to manage high agitation and pain for heart failure patients. He was on Hospice but the care...
He liked the music and singing activities. To improve, they need to have on hand end of life care sedatives to manage high agitation and pain for heart failure patients. He was on Hospice but the care...
The facility is very nice and the staff are very friendly. I will be honest to say that the cost of everything for this type of care still shocks me how high it is. I think the overall experience for her is...
When my mom was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimers, I felt lost and unsure and horribly sad. She went from being a vibrant, engaged woman to someone who began closing in on herself. Fast forward about 5...
Harmony was a good experience for me. The management and staff were very friendly and supportive. I enjoyed the stay and when my wife and I are both retired I will probably be returning there in the future.
I can honestly say I have been through a few nursing homes / assisted living and Evergreen assisted living is one of the best places I have been for my loved ones my aunt and uncle both are there and the...
The staff brings a great vibe to all the residents, almost "resort/vacation" quality. They address everyone by name and are very friendly. The facility and grounds are beautiful and tastefully decorated for...
Be sure they get the medications straight and not order meds that are not needed. Also the mail order pharmacy will price match vs. other sources. I'm told the food is very bland so my mom takes her own...
Great experience with staff and residents The facility was always very clean and the staff very friendly and always helpful. The care was always impeccable. The meals/ dining- food was top notch with great...
Being that this facility is an assisted living facility I believe a better form of communication between staff(medical )and family members of residents needs improvement. They are there for a reason whether...
My loved one is currently a resident at Evergreen of Washington and everything has been great for her at this facility so far. The food, care services and staff are great. They went above and beyond getting...
We chose this facility because we were familiar with it, she had friends here and our family knew some of the staff members. We had always heard good things about it. there are various options for room...
My father has been living at the Carriage House for two years. I live out of town and rely on the staff to provide me with my father's status and well being on an ongoing basis. [names removed] have all...
State agencies don’t regulate independent living communities in West Virginia unless they share a building or campus with an assisted living or memory care facility. This means stand-alone independent living communities only need to comply with general housing and rental regulations. Some communities do require potential residents to be at least 55 years old.
Independent living communities that share a building or campus with an assisted living and/or memory care unit must abide by the same regulations those facilities do. In these cases, they follow regulations West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Service’s (DHHR) Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification enforce.
Because stand-alone living communities are only required to comply with West Virginia’s housing and apartment regulations, landlords and tenants bear the brunt of the responsibilities. A landlord is responsible for the following:[01]
Tenants have their own obligations, which include:
The Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act are all federal laws protecting tenants in West Virginia from discrimination. Additionally, the West Virginia Fair Housing Act and West Virginia Human Rights Act safeguard people from discriminatory practices based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, familial status, blindness, and/or disability.[02]
Housing providers must also make reasonable accommodations and allow reasonable modifications to the rental when necessary so people with disabilities can enjoy the home. These accommodations must be provided by the landlord unless it would be too much of a financial burden. Some examples include adding a grab bar to a bathroom, accessible parking near the entrance, and adjusting the rent payment schedule to be more convenient to those receiving income assistance.
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Though West Virginia doesn’t require inspection reports at a state level, many cities and counties have their own regulations involving them. For instance, the city of Huntington adopted a rental registry for landlords leasing out properties and hired housing inspectors to annually review rentals. Considering the registry and inspections are available online, it’s worth contacting your local housing authority to see if they have something similar.
Independent living communities sharing a building or campus with assisted living and/or memory units undergo periodic inspections by the state’s DHHR Office of Facility Licensure and Certification. For this review, a specialized team of inspectors conducts a health investigation and a life safety inspection to guarantee compliance with state regulations. Additionally, if a complaint submitted online or in writing is serious enough, the department will conduct an unannounced inspection to confirm the complaint’s validity.[03]
All these inspections and investigations — as well as a facility’s re-licensure survey results — are available online using West Virginia’s health care facility lookup tool. The long-term care ombudsman program can also answer questions you may have concerning a community’s violation history.
West Virginia Department of Health
Office of the Secretary
One Davis Square, Suite 100 East
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Phone: (304) 558-0684
Fax: (304) 558-1130
Email: DHSecretary@wv.gov
Office of the West Virginia Attorney General. (2024). Renters’ Rights: A Guide to Landlord-Tenant Law in West Virginia.
West Virginia Human Rights Commission. (2024). Housing.
OHFLAC 2017 NH and AL Annual Report. (2017). Assisted Living Report Section IV.
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