09/11/2026
An overview of some of the programs offered through the CCCOA that may be able to assist your loved one and you. If you have any questions, please give us a call... we'd be happy to help!
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Lighthouse
Lighthouse is designed to assist those seniors who have functional needs in their homes, but whose income or assets disqualify them for Medicaid services. The Lighthouse Program, available in each county, is funded entirely by state monies and provides support in four areas: personal care, mobility, nutrition, and environmental.
An individual may receive up to sixty hours of service per month, based on a client assessment and resources available. To participate in the program, one must be at least sixty years of age and meet the functional eligibility need. Lighthouse has a sliding scale fee reimbursement in place.
LIFE
Individuals age 60 and older may be eligible for a variety of in-home services through the Older Americans Act. These services are offered through county aging providers (senior centers). As they may vary by county, please contact the providers for further information. Examples of services include:
Home-delivered meals – a healthful meal—usually lunch—is delivered to the home of an eligible homebound individual.
Assisted Transportation – assistance for those who have difficulties using regular vehicular transportation
Chore – heavy cleaning and yard maintenance for seniors who are unable to handle such tasks on their own
Homemaker – preparation of meals, shopping, managing medication, and laundry for seniors who are unable to handle such tasks on their own
Caregiver Support – helping caregivers access information and assistance, formation of support groups, and respite services for caregivers.
Medicaid Personal Care
Services provided in Personal Care include assistance with:
Personal Hygiene
Dressing
Feeding
Nutrition
Environmental Support (Light Housekeeping)
Health-Related Tasks
Medicaid Waiver Program
Long-term direct care and support services (assistance with personal hygiene, nutritional support, and environmental maintenance) that are necessary to enable an individual to remain at home rather than enter a long-term care facility.
FAIR (Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite)
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia can be very stressful, and caregivers need a regular break from the demands of the job. The FAIR Program, available in every county of West Virginia, offers relief to family caregivers and, at the same time, provides one-on-one attention and individualized activities for persons with a written diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
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. The fee for FAIR services depends on the income of the person with dementia.
VA (VETERANS) In-Home Programs
Homemaker and Home Health Aide Program: Sends trained professionals to your home to help with bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
