Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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West Virginia Aging & Disability Resource Center
The West Virginia Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and partner agencies are a bridge to available resources to assist you and your family with questions about long-term care services and supports that may allow you or your loved one to remain at home and active in the community for as long as possible.
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West Virginia Area Agencies on Aging (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver
The Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver provides in home and community services for elderly or disabled persons. Family members can be hired and compensated as the personal care attendant, excluding spouses and legal guardians.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services: 304-558-3317
Lighthouse Program
West Virginia’s Lighthouse program is a non-Medicaid program that provides personal care, mobility, nutrition, and housekeeping supportive services. The program allows certain family members to be hired, trained, and compensated as a caregiver.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services: 304-558-3317
toll free: 877-987-3646
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Program
The Ron Yost Personal Assistance Program is a non-Medicaid program that enables individuals with severe disabilities to remain living at home and within the community with the help of a personal care assistant. Family members, including spouses, are permitted to be hired and compensated as the personal care attendant. Personal care attendants are intended to assist the care recipient with daily living activities such as bathing, meal preparation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, mobility, transportation, grooming, etc.. Recognized disabilities include but are limited to Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone
Contact Information
West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council: 304-766-4624
toll free: 1-855-855-9743
Related Resources
Government Benefits and General Information
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – West Virginia
The ADRC centers provide information and access to long-term care support and services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – West Virginia
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite (FAIR)
The FAIR Program, available in every county of West Virginia, offers relief to family caregivers. FAIR gives caregivers the time to do things most of us take for granted—run errands, keep appointments, visit family and friends, shop for groceries, or even take a nap. FAIR clients (family caregivers) can receive up to sixteen hours of respite per week, based on need and availability of hours and trained staff.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
West Virginia County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
West Virginia Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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West Virginia Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP)
Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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West Virginia’s Division of Veteran’s Affairs
Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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West Virginia’s Seniors
An online resource for seniors and caregivers in West Virginia with chat rooms and online group discussions on a range of topics. Its website offers a Homes and Services directory of aging services including:
– Adult day care
– In-home care
– Nursing homes
– Assisted living facilities
– Certified Alzheimer’s Units
– Elder Abuse help lines
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Contact Information
(866) 255-4370
Legal Help for West Virginians
Contact Information
(414) 727-5300
West Virginia Adult Protective Services (APS) and Elder Abuse Hotline
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
West Virginia Advocates, Inc. (WVA)
Non-profit organization advocates for the legal rights of people with disabilities. Services include:
– Information and referral
– Legal advocacy
– Education
– Investigate abuse and neglect
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
West Virginia Long-term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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West Virginia Senior Legal Aid (WVSLA)
Provides a hotline for legal advice and services including:
– Elder Law
– Disability Law
– Veterans Law
– Healthcare and Public Benefits (Social Security, Medicaid)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Community Living Services Program (CLSP)
Government program assists people with disabilities remain independent in their community by providing services including:
– Home modifications
– Assistive devices and equipment
– Communication services
– Vehicle modifications
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Hospice Council of West Virginia
Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Service Area Map allows the user to find member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have
advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Raleigh County Commission on Aging LIGHTHOUSE Program
Government program assists adults who need help with activities of daily life who are not Medicaid eligible remain independent in their own homes by helping to pay for in-home care and transportation services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Website offers Local Providers directory of aging services that helps consumers locate providers and programs in their communities. Services include:
– Adult day services
– In-home care
– Care Management
– Elder abuse help lines
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
West Virginia Centers for Independent Living
A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
West Virginia County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
DRS is a state-wide program that helps people with disabilities obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living and individual counseling.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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West Virginia End-of-Life Care
Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Palliative Care Services allows the user to find member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have
advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Hospice Council of West Virginia
Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Service Area Map allows the user to find member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have
advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
West Virginia End-of-Life Care
Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Palliative Care Services allows the user to find member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have
advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
West Virginia Health Care Association
Offers an online Find a Facility of aging services including:
– Continuing care retirement communities
– Assisted living facilities
– Skilled-nursing
Also provides tips and suggested questions to ask when touring a facility.