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.
I have not visited my in-laws in over a month but I talk to her every day. She mostly comes across being very happy at Brookdale Charleston Gardens. She always says positive things about the staff. I don't...
Promised and told thing (marketing) but not really true ie: -Changing bedding -Cleaning rooms activities -Health maintenance like weigh ins
The staff was exceedingly good and patient and caring both the aids and nurses were outstanding. The activities were impressive, and the staff helped the patients participate. The facility was kept clean and...
The staff was exceedingly good and patient and caring both the aids and nurses were outstanding. The activities were impressive, and the staff helped the patients participate. The facility was kept clean and...
The friendly and caring staff are the hallmark of Evergreen Assisted Living. The meals are as expected.. Average. Activities are limited. They need an activities director.
The raise in January on monthly bill. Way too much in our opinion. Love the daily staff and their care. Very kind and helpful with Mom. Have had some issues with the cleaning of her room.
I have not visited my in-laws in over a month but I talk to her every day. She mostly comes across being very happy at Brookdale Charleston Gardens. She always says positive things about the staff. I don't...
There has been recent turnover of administrative staff, which I understand is common for long-term care but hasn't really caused any issues at this point.
We would highly recommend Rolling Meadows. The staff is attentive and very easy to deal with. They made this hard transition a much easier process! We picked them because of the affordability and location
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...
Perfect, one floor, beautiful duplex. Roomy and very quiet. Neighbors are very friendly and kind. Rent is very comparable and perhaps better than the same facilities in the area. Convenient to...
I love the activities director. She is great at having fun things for the residents to do and getting them involved. She definitely goes above and beyond and you can tell she loves what she does. I love...
My friend moved here and we have heard they liked it. He is no longer at the community, but his wife still is and seems to be very happy with it. They have activities available, which I have heard are good....
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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