ALFWV

West Virginia

Assisted Living Facility Requirements

Official State Website

Licensing Agency

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

License: Assisted Living Residences

Key Requirements & Qualifications

6 items
  • 1

    Functional needs assessment by physician or licensed health care professional within 60 days prior to admission or 5 working days following admission, and annually thereafter.

  • 2

    Service plan developed within 45 days of admission based on assessment.

  • 3

    Cannot admit or retain individuals requiring a level of service not licensed for, extensive/ongoing nursing care, routine physical/chemical restraints, or likely to cause serious harm.

  • 4

    Administrator must complete at least 8 hours per year of continuing education.

  • 5

    Staff orientation within 15 days of hire and annual in-service training on emergency procedures, policies, residents' rights, abuse prevention, etc.

  • 6

    Staff must have current first-aid and CPR certification.

Governing Law & Regulatory Code

W. Va. Code R. § 64-14-1View Official Text

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Official State Resource

Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.

Open Official Website

https://oig.wv.gov/OHFLAC

Fees & Costs

$65.00 initial application fee

Getting Started Checklist

Research state-specific requirements
Contact the licensing agency
Complete required training/education
Pass background checks
Secure appropriate facility/location
Obtain liability insurance
Submit license application
Pass facility inspection

Important Notice

Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.

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