Occupancy rate
94%
Similar to the West Virginia average: 89.9%Welty Home for the Aged
Assisted Living in Wheeling
Welty Home for the Aged
Assisted Living in Wheeling
Welty Home for the Aged is a residential assisted living community that has well-thought-of ways to make the experience hassle-free for seniors 65 and older. The staff celebrates each individual’s uniqueness and promotes senior individuality by letting them do whatever interests them. The not-for-profit home ensures that residents don’t have to worry about living alone by encouraging them to engage with others and enrich their knowledge and social life.
Welty Home’s lifestyle is easy and worry-free. Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy meals, social activities, and fitness activities.
52-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 43 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the West Virginia average: 89.9%Occupied beds
49 / 52
Average residents
77 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 19, 2024
ExpirationJuly 18, 2025
CountyOhio
License Number506049
Supplemental Security Income Beds
Units available for residents receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
0 units
Total beds
52 units
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Long-Term Skilled Care
Fax(304)230-1132
Minimum Age65
Specific ProgramsOutpatient Therapy
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 65 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Welty Home for the Aged
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Inspection History
In West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure is responsible for the unannounced inspection and certification of all senior care facilities.
9 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
6 health investigations
3 life safety inspections
West Virginia average: 17 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
October 23, 2025
Follow Up42 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
West Virginia average: 249 deficiencies
4.7 deficiencies per inspection
West Virginia average: 24.9 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for Welty Home for the Aged
The most recent inspection on October 23, 2025, found that the previously identified deficiency had been corrected. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of occasional deficiencies related mainly to documentation of resident health assessments and environmental maintenance issues such as HVAC cleanliness and water temperature. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, and no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. Prior issues with medication records, housekeeping, and safety measures were noted but were addressed in follow-up surveys. The facility’s record indicates improvement over time, with recent inspections showing fewer or no deficiencies compared to earlier years.
Compare Assisted Living around Wheeling The information below is reported by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure.
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— 0.87 miles to nearest hospital (WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital)
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