Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
68
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Faith in Action
Senior Living Resources & Senior Care · Wheeling, WV
Faith in Action
Senior Living Resources & Senior Care · Wheeling, WV
Faith in Action provides senior care in Wheeling, WV, supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities who want to live independently. Volunteer caregivers assist with transportation, helping residents reach needed destinations without arranging every ride on their own.
The area has a Walk Score of 68 and is somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, and a resident may be able to manage nearby outings independently.
Faith in Action may be a good fit for someone seeking support that helps them remain independent, including volunteer transportation assistance.
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Profit StatusNonprofit
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0.6 miles from city center
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— 2.2 miles to nearest hospital (WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital)
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VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
West Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
- WV specifics
- This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.
What it provides
- Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Aged and Disabled Waiver
WV Medicaid A&D Waiver
Eligibility
- General
- West Virginia resident age 18 or older; Medicaid waiver financial eligibility and nurse-assessed nursing-home level of care; needs in at least five daily-living areas and a safe home working environment.
- WV specifics
- Applicant chooses home/community care instead of a nursing home; a funded opening and approved plan are required; Agency or Personal Options self-direction may be available.
What it provides
- Authorized personal attendant and case management services; home or vehicle accessibility adaptations; medical adult day care; skilled nursing; nonmedical transportation; emergency response and pest eradication as approved.
West Virginia Lighthouse Program
WV Lighthouse
- Income limit
- State-funded Lighthouse uses an income-based fee arrangement.
Eligibility
- General
- West Virginia residents age 60 or older needing help at home whose income or assets disqualify them from Medicaid services; functional assessment applies.
- WV specifics
- Lighthouse is offered through county providers; openings and service availability differ by county.
What it provides
- Assessed assistance with personal care mobility nutrition and household environment.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
West Virginia OAA Services
- Who it is for
- Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
- Income limit
- OAA nutrition services have no income means test; priority is directed to people with greatest economic or social need.
- Asset limit
- OAA nutrition eligibility is not asset-tested.
Eligibility
- General
- Older Americans Act supportive and nutrition services generally serve adults age 60 or older; individual services can have additional criteria and specified exceptions.
- WV specifics
- Services are subject to local availability and funding; the OAA does not guarantee an individual entitlement.
What it provides
- Locally available nutrition and supportive services may include meals and in-home assistance.
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
West Virginia Family Caregiver Support Program
- Who it is for
- Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
- Income limit
- Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.
Eligibility
- General
- Federal NFCSP supports adult informal caregivers of people age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer disease or related disorders; it also includes specified relative caregivers age 55 or older of children or adults with disabilities.
What it provides
- Information and assistance; counseling and support groups; caregiver training; respite and limited supplemental services.
Medicaid Personal Care Services
West Virginia Medicaid Personal Care Services
Eligibility
- General
- West Virginia Medicaid members with coverage for Personal Care Services and assessed needs in at least three activities of daily living. A registered nurse determines medical eligibility.
- WV specifics
- This is a home- and community-based service, not payment of a residential facility bill. A separate application and assessment are required even if the person already has Medicaid.
What it provides
- A trained direct-care worker can help with eating or bathing and other authorized personal-care activities at home or in the community or workplace.
- The benefit excludes skilled nursing and medication administration; housecleaning cannot be the only service.
Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite (FAIR)
West Virginia Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite (FAIR)
Eligibility
- General
- West Virginia people with a written diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and family caregivers who need a break from caregiving.
- WV specifics
- The program operates in all West Virginia counties. Availability depends on assessed need and local trained staff and authorized hours; the participant charge depends on the care recipient’s income.
What it provides
- Family caregivers may receive up to 16 hours of respite each week when approved hours and trained staff are available.
- The person with dementia receives individual attention and activities during the respite period.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
West Virginia Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- West Virginia Medicare beneficiary meeting the applicable Medicare Premium Assistance category rules.
What it provides
- QMB pays qualifying Medicare Part A and B premiums and cost sharing; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B premiums; Not every MSP pays deductibles or coinsurance.
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
West Virginia LIEAP
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households responsible for home heating costs
- Income limit
- FY 2027 · Maximum gross monthly household income $2,550 for one person or $3,335 for two; larger household limits and income exclusions apply.
Eligibility
- General
- West Virginia household responsible for heating costs and meeting the applicable income and heating-payment rules; crisis assistance has additional emergency conditions.
- WV specifics
- Regular and emergency LIEAP opening dates are announced by the agency; funding can close without advance notice.
What it provides
- Eligible home-heating assistance through household or vendor payment; emergency assistance for loss of heat subject to program rules and funding.
Homestead Exemption for Seniors
West Virginia Homestead Exemption
Eligibility
- General
- Qualifying homestead owner age 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled; applicable ownership and residence requirements must be met.
- WV specifics
- Apply by December 1; renewal is not required unless address changes according to the state deadline guidance.
What it provides
- Exempts $20,000 of assessed homestead value; this is not a $20,000 payment and actual tax savings depend on local tax rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Faith in Action
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 Is Faith in Action in a walkable area?
Faith in Action has a walk score of 68. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 Are pets allowed at Faith in Action?
No, Faith in Action has a no-pet policy.
03 What is the best email address for Faith in Action?
The team at Faith in Action can be reached at cheryl@faithinactionwheeling.org.
04 Does Faith in Action operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Faith in Action is registered as a non-profit.
05 Are there photos of Faith in Action?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Faith in Action in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Faith in Action provide?
Faith in Action offers Senior Care.
07 What is the address of Faith in Action?
Faith in Action is located at 2350 Main St #2, Wheeling, WV 26003.
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