Long-Term Care in Virginia
Long-Term Care Resources
| # | Organization Name | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abingdon Regional Licensing Office 190 Patton Street ,Abingdon, VA 24210 Website: www.dss.virginia.gov |
Virginia Social Services, Department of (DSS) |
| 2 | Administration for Community Living (ACL) 330 C St SW ,Washington, DC 20201 Website: www.acl.gov The ACL was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people with disabilities of all ages should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities. By funding services and supports provided by networks of community-based organizations, and with investments in research and innovation, ACL helps make this principle a reality for millions of Americans. |
United States Government |
| 3 | Aging Parents and Elder Care 950 TOWER LANE, 6th FLOOR ,Foster City, CA 94404 Website: www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com Advice, comprehensive checklists, and links to key resources ... designed to make it easier for caregivers to quickly find the information they need ... and avoid missing things that are important in the care for their loved one. |
Caregivers |
| 4 | Alexandria Area Agency on Aging 1610 Forest Avenue Suite 100 ,Henrico, VA 23229 Website: www.vda.virginia.gov |
Virginia Department for the Aging |
| 5 | Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306 ,Charlottesville, VA 22901 Website: www.alz.org Virginia Chapters provide support for patients and their families, educate public and professional segments on Alzheimer''s disease and related disorders and provide support for research. |
Alzheimer's Disease |
| 6 | Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130 ,Glen Allen, VA 23060 Website: www.alz.org Virginia Chapters provide support for patients and their families, educate public and professional segments on Alzheimer''s disease and related disorders and provide support for research. |
Alzheimer's Disease |
| 7 | Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102 ,Norfolk, VA 23502 Website: www.alz.org Virginia Chapters provide support for patients and their families, educate public and professional segments on Alzheimer''s disease and related disorders and provide support for research. |
Alzheimer's Disease |
| 8 | Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400 ,Fairfax, VA 22030 Website: www.alz.org Virginia Chapters provide support for patients and their families, educate public and professional segments on Alzheimer''s disease and related disorders and provide support for research. |
Alzheimer's Disease |
| 9 | American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) 2519 Connecticut Ave, NW ,Washington, DC 20008-1520 Website: www.leadingage.org LeadingAge’s Consumer Hub offers information and support to help people make the most of the aging experience. This includes a directory of not-for-profit organizations committed to meeting people’s needs and preferences as they age. |
Assessment Options |
| 10 | American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) AARP Membership Communications 601 E Street, NW ,Washington, DC 20049 Website: www.aarp.org The AARP offers membership benefits to people age 50 and older. Membership allows you to access a wide variety of programs and benefits: travel services and discounts and financial services, including health and life insurance products. Community service programs may include driver education, health and medical advocacy and counseling services, legal counseling and social outreach and support programs. |
American Association of Retired Persons |
| 11 | American Board of Medical Specialties The ABMS Public Education Program 400 Perimeter Center Terraces North Terraces, Suite 290 ,Atlanta, GA 30346 Website: www.certifacts.org The Certified Doctor Locator and Verification Service allows public to verify the board certification status of any physician who is certified by one or more of the 24 member boards of the ABMS and who has subscribed to be listed. This service also allows the public to locate a board certified physician in his or her area (by zip code). |
Physicians (Also Doctors) |
| 12 | American Health Care Association 1201 L Street, NW ,Washington, DC 20005 Website: www.ahcancal.org As the nation’s largest association of long term and post-acute care providers, AHCA advocates for quality care and services for frail, elderly, and disabled Americans. |
Nursing Facilities |
| 13 | American Hospital Association (AHA) Chicago Headquarters 155 Wacker Drive ,Chicago, IL 60606 Website: www.aha.org The national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, their patients and communities. |
Hospitals |
| 14 | Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens P.O. Box 765 ,Cedar Bluff, VA 24609-0765 Website: www.aasc.org |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 15 | Arlington Agency on Aging 2100 Washington Boulevard, 4th Floor ,Arlington, VA 22204 Website: www.arlingtonva.us/aging The Arlington Agency on Aging serves Arlington residents aged 60 and older by providing to them and their families, friends and caregivers information on, assistance in accessing, and referrals to services and resources available for older residents of Arlington County. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 16 | Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) 2450 N Street, NW ,Washington, DC 20037-1126 Website: www.aamc.org A nonprofit association comprised of course-accredited medical schools/teaching hospitals. |
Hospitals |
| 17 | Bay Agency on Aging, Inc. 5306 Old Virginia Street ,Urbanna, VA 23175 Website: www.bayaging.org Bay Aging is the premier provider of programs and services for people of all ages. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 18 | Capital Area Agency on Aging-Senior Connections 24 East Cary Street ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.seniorconnections-va.org Senior Connections serves as an advocacy and education organization focusing on issues that impact current and future retirees. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of the S |
| 19 | Care.com Website: www.care.com Senior Care and Home Care Directory as well as National Senior Care and Home Care Directory at www.care.com |
Caregivers |
| 20 | Care.com's Senior Care Resources Website: www.care.com/national-senior-care-resources-p1387-q24251977.html Provides a comprehensive listing of resources for housing, transportation, home care, end-of-life care, legal, financial planning and management and health care. You will also be able to access articles that include how-to guides and even a blog on senior care issues. |
Caregivers |
| 21 | CareGuide Website: www.careguide.com CareGuide is the first care management company to deliver consumer and employee solutions through an advanced Internet platform, complemented by a call center and a network of in-home professionals. As a result, CareGuide empowers families with the resources to assess, plan, manage, and monitor care at every step of the aging process. |
Caregivers |
| 22 | CareScout Website: www.carescout.com Provides information on needs assessment, CareScount ratings, caretaker tools, and community reviews for nursing homes, assisted living, home health and hospice. |
Assessment Options |
| 23 | Catawba Hospital P.O. Box 200 ,Catawba, VA 24070-0200 Website: www.catawba.dbhds.virginia.gov A psychogeriatric facility is designed to meet the special mental health needs of the geriatric population. These facilities are operated by DMHRSAS. |
Virginia Psychogeriatric Facilities |
| 24 | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Website: www.cms.gov/ CMS is the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children''s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). CMS provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP. The majority of these individuals receive their benefits through the fee-for-service delivery system, however, an increasing number are choosing managed care plans. |
Medicaid Medicare United States Government |
| 25 | Central Regional Licensing Office 1604 Santa Rosa Road Wythe Building, Suite 130 ,Richmond, VA 23229-5008 Website: www.dss.virginia.gov |
Virginia Social Services, Department of (DSS) |
| 26 | Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging 501 12th Street ,Lynchburg, VA 24501 Website: www.cvaaa.com CVAAA is committed to providing affordable and individualized assistance in obtaining and coordinating services. Programs are offered without regard to sex, race, disability, religious belief or national origin. Most are provided to clients free of charge, and no person is refused service because of inability to pay. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 27 | Central Virginia Legal Aid Society 101 West Broad Street, Suite 101 ,Richmond, VA 23220 Website: www.cvlas.org Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low income people who have legal problems arising in the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights and Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, Nelson, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George and Surry. |
Guardianship, Adult |
| 28 | Circle Center Adult Day Services 4900 West Marshall Street ,Richmond, VA 23230 Website: www.circlecenterads.org Circle Center Adult Day Services provides the Richmond, VA, community with high-quality, cost-effective daycare for frail or functionally-impaired older adults, and respite, education and support for their caregivers. Services and activities are structured to improve the participant''s physical, cognitive, and mental capabilities. The caregiver, knowing their loved one is safe and supervised, gets respite and time for other responsibilities. |
Adult Day Care Centers |
| 29 | Crater District Area Agency on Aging 23 Seyler Drive ,Petersburg, VA 23805 Website: www.cdaaa.org Our mission is to effectively facilitate an increased accessibility of information which will be beneficial in helping seniors and caregivers to maintain their autonomy and dignity while strengthening their faith in the humanity and kindness of others. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 30 | Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 600 East Broad Street Third Floor ,Richmond, VA 23219-4920 Website: www.hud.gov Housing Counseling for Homebuyers and Renters |
Apartment Lifestyle Options |
| 31 | District Three Governmental Cooperative 4453 Lee Highway ,Marion, VA 24354-4270 Website: www.district-three.org We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our citizens, especially those who are elderly and those who need assistance with transportation. While some of our services are available to all citizens, we focus on serving those people who need us most. Our services are designed to help our citizens to live independently and productively as long as possible. We promote self-sufficiency and family care-giving. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 32 | Eastern Regional Licensing Office 291 Independence Boulevard Pembroke Office Park IV, Suite 300 ,Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Website: www.dss.state.va.us |
Licensing/Regulation Authorities |
| 33 | Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging - Community Action Agency, Inc. 5432 Bayside Road ,Exmore, VA 23350 Website: http://www.esaaa-caa.net Donna Smith, CEO |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 34 | Eastern State Hospital Hancock Geriatric Treatment Center 4601 Ironbound Road ,Williamsburg, VA 23188-2652 Website: www.esh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773 with a well intentioned emphasis on community focused mental health care. |
Virginia Psychogeriatric Facilities |
| 35 | EnergyShare 120 Tredegar Street ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.dom.com/about/community EnergyShare is a program underwritten by Dominion Virginia Power and public contributions to assist Virginians who need financial aid with any home heating bill - oil, coal, wood, gas, kerosene or electricity. |
EnergyShare |
| 36 | Fairfax Area Agency on Aging 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 708 ,Fairfax, VA 22035-5411 Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs We provide information, education and referrals to older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 37 | Fairfax Regional Licensing Office 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 125 ,Fairfax, VA 22030 |
Virginia Social Services, Department of (DSS) |
| 38 | Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. 371 East Jericho Turnpike ,Smithtown, NY 11787-2976 Website: www.guidedog.org Free dogs, training and placement paid for through private donations. |
Dogs, Guide and Seeing Eye |
| 39 | Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc. 611 Granite Springs Road ,Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Website: www.guidingeyes.org Internationally accredited guide dog school providing greater independence, dignity, and new horizons of opportunity |
Dogs, Guide and Seeing Eye |
| 40 | Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW ,Washington, DC 20201 Website: www.hhs.gov The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. |
United States Government |
| 41 | iQuote Website: www.longtermcare.iquote.com LTCQ, headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, is the leading nationwide (50 states) consumer buying service for long-term care insurance. LTCQ is an independent and objective provider of consumer education and information pertaining to long-term care insurance, including providing free policy and company comparison quotes on the top-ranked insurance companies providing long-term care insurance. LTCQ functions on a direct-basis with consumers – over the phone, mail, and Internet. |
Insurance, Health Long-Term Care Insurance |
| 42 | Jefferson Area Board for Aging 674 Hillsdale Drive ,Charlottesville, VA 22901 Website: www.jabacares.org Promoting, establishing and preserving sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 43 | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) Office of Quality Monitoring/Complaint Unit 601 13th Street, NW Suite 1150N ,Washington, DC 20005 Website: www.jointcommission.org Accredits hospitals/health care organizations for administrative, medical, facility and quality of care issues. Has active complaint department to assist consumers. |
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care O |
| 44 | Lake Country Area Agency on Aging 1105 West Danville St. ,South Hill, VA 23970 Website: www.lcaaa.org The mission of LCAAA is to serve as an advocate for persons 60 years and older by helping them to achieve a better quality of life to secure and maintain independence and dignity in a home environment for older individuals who are capable of self care with the appropriate supportive services to remove individual and social barriers to economic and personal independence for older individuals and to provide a continuum of care to the vulnerable elderly, serving those older individuals most at risk of institutionalization. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 45 | Library and Resource Center 395 Azalea Avenue ,Richmond, VA 23227 Website: www.vdbvi.org The mission of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired is to empower blind, visually impaired, and deafblind individuals to achieve their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence. |
Virginia Visually Handicapped, Department for the |
| 46 | Long Term Care Administrators 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 5th Floor ,Henrico, VA 23233-1463 Website: www.dhp.virginia.gov |
Virginia Licensing Board, State Professional Licen |
| 47 | Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging 215 Depot Court, SE ,Leesburg, VA 20175 Website: http://www.loudoun.gov/aaa The AAA mission is to foster independence, healthy aging, and improve the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers through comprehensive programs and services. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 48 | Medicare Handbook, FAQS and other information. 600 E. Broad Street ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.medicare.gov/publications 2011 Medicare Handbook |
Medicare |
| 49 | Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. P.O. Box 888 ,Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-0888 Website: www.meoc.org Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. was organized in 1974 and is designated as the area agency on aging and public transit provider for Wise, Lee and Scott Counties and City of Norton in the southwestern tip of Virginia in the mountains of central Appalachia. |
Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of the S |
| 50 | National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) Website: www.nadsa.org is the leading voice of the rapidly growing adult day services (ADS) industry and the national focal point for ADS providers. Our members include adult day center providers, state associations of providers, corporations, educators, students, retired workers and others interested in working to build better lives for adults in adult day programs every day. We are positively impacting the lives of participants, families, communities and our nation. |
Adult Day Care Centers |
| 51 | National Association for Home Care 228 7th Street, SE ,Washington, DC 20003 Website: www.nahc.org The National Association for Home Care & Hospice is the nation''s largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations. |
Home Care |
| 52 | National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) 2301 Mcgee Street, Suite 800 ,Kansas City, MO 64108-2662 Website: www.naic.org The mission of the NAIC is to assist state insurance regulators, individually and collectively, in serving the public interest and achieving fundamental insurance regulatory goals in a responsive, efficient and cost effective manner, consistent with the wishes of its members. |
Long-Term Care Insurance |
| 53 | National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information Administration on Aging ,Washington, DC 20201 Website: www.longtermcare.gov The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services developed this website to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs. |
Community Services |
| 54 | National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) 10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite 500 ,Kensington, MD 20895-3944 Website: www.nfcacares.org Advocacy organization with tips and statistics on caregiving in America. |
Caregivers |
| 55 | National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) 10501 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Suite 210 E-mail: dave@nicoa.org ,Albuquerque, NM 87111 Website: www.nicoa.org NICOA works to bring about improved, comprehensive services to American Indian and Alaska Native elders to enhance communication and cooperation with service provider agencies, disseminate information on available resources to the Indian community and work with resources. Under federal grants, NICOA obtains Indian-specific health data from the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). The Indian Health Service analyzes the data and provides summaries to Indian tribes, Indian health care providers and urban Indian health programs. |
Native Americans |
| 56 | National Institute on Aging (NIA) Building 31, Room 5C27 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 ,Bethesda, MD 20892 Website: www.nia.nih.gov One of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NIA is the principal biomedical research agency of the United States Government. The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social and behavioral research and public education. |
United States Government |
| 57 | National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC) 1444 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100 ,Washington, DC 20005 Website: www.nsclc.org NSCLC analyzes ADA requirements affecting older clients and traditional procedures governing the creation of guardianships and conservatorships. Emphasizes due process protections for persons who are subjects of such proceedings and least restrictive alternatives available to achieve necessary results. |
Guardianship, Adult |
| 58 | New River Agency on Aging 141 East Main Street, Suite 500 ,Pulaski, VA 24301 Website: www.nrvaoa.org The New River Valley Agency on Aging to support and enhance the lives of older adults, their families, and caregivers through advocacy, information, and services. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 59 | Northern Regional Licensing Office 170 West Shirley Ave, Suite 200 ,Warrenton, VA 20186 Website: http://www.dss.virginia.gov |
Licensing/Regulation Authorities |
| 60 | Northern Virginia Long-Term Care 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 708 ,Fairfax, VA 22035-1104 Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program was established in 1985 to advocate for persons receiving long-term care services to ensure the highest quality of life and care and serves the jurisdictions of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William through their Area Agencies on Aging. |
Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of the S |
| 61 | Nursing Home Compare Website: www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Important Information on Nursing Home Compare and other resources, including the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home, and Nursing Home Checklist are also available to help you with your nursing home choice. |
Nursing Facilities United States Government |
| 62 | Office of Managed Care Ombudsman Tyler Building, 1300 E. Main St E-mail: ombudsman@scc.state.va.us ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.scc.virginia.gov The principal function of the Managed Care Ombudsman is to help Virginia consumers who have health care insurance provided by a Managed Care Health Insurance Plan (MCHIP), such as a Health Maintenance Organization or Preferred Provider Organization. The Managed Care Ombudsman will promote and protect the interests of covered persons under MCHIPs in the Commonwealth. |
Licensing/Regulation Authorities |
| 63 | Paying for Senior Care Website: www.payingforseniorcare.com Our mission is to assist the elderly, caregivers and families in finding the means to pay for senior care. We believe that many options exist and often times the challenge lies in locating programs and understanding their benefits and eligibility criteria. To that end, we provide a database on our website of 300+ programs and options that help pay for or reduce the cost of caring for a loved one. We offer interactive tools that help individuals search the database to find programs and options which are relevant to their specific situations. |
Insurance, Health Long-Term Care Insurance |
| 64 | Peninsula Agency on Aging 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 1006 ,Newport News, VA 23606-3585 Website: www.paainc.org The mission of Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc. is to support the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents primarily 60 years and over by advocating, arranging, or providing vital human services. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 65 | Peninsula Aging and Disability Resource Network (PADRN) 3901 Treyburn Dr. Suite 100 ,Williamsburg, VA Website: www.padrn.org PADRN provides a simple directory where one can find both public and private providers of long-term support services in Virginia''''s Peninsula Region |
Community Services |
| 66 | Peninsula Aging and Disability Resource Network 3901 Treyburn Dr, Suite 100 ,Williamsburg, Va 23185 Website: www.padrn.org The Peninsula Aging & Disability Resource Network, PADRN, is designed to be a simple directory where one can find both public and private providers of long-term support services. PADRN represents the four cities and two counties comprising Virginia’s Peninsula area. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 67 | Peninsula Regional Licensing Office 2600 Washington Ave, Suite 202 ,Newport News, VA 23607 Website: www.dss.virginia.gov |
Virginia Social Services, Department of (DSS) |
| 68 | Piedmont Geriatric Hospital 5001 E. Patrick Henry Highway ,Burkeville, VA 23922 Website: www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov |
Virginia Psychogeriatric Facilities |
| 69 | Piedmont Regional Licensing Office 1351 Hershberger Road, Suite 210 ,Roanoke, VA 24012 |
Virginia Social Services, Department of (DSS) |
| 70 | Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging P.O. Box 398 ,Burkeville, VA 23922 Website: www.vaaaa.org/agencies |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 71 | Prince William Area Agency on Aging 5 County Complex Court, Suite 240 ,Woodbridge, VA 22192 Website: www.pwcgov.org |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 72 | Railroad Retirement Board 400 N. 8th Street Suite 470 ,Richmond, VA 23219-4819 The Railroad Retirement Board helps the Health Care Financing Administration Administer Medicare for railroad retirement beneficiaries. Call toll free number to locate the office nearest you. |
Railroad Retirement Board |
| 73 | Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging, Inc. 171 Warrenton Rd. ,Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Website: www.raaa16.org Jurisdiction served: counties of Caroline, Spotsylvania, Stafford and King George City of Fredericksburg. |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 74 | Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board P.O. Box 1568 ,Culpeper, VA 22701 Website: www.rrcsb.org |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 75 | Regional Offices/Licensing Programs Department of Social Services 801 E. Main Street, 9th Floor ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.dss.virginia.gov |
Virginia Social Services, Department of (DSS) |
| 76 | Senior Navigator Website: www.seniornavigator.org Senior Navigator is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping seniors and caregivers. Our SeniorNavigator Centers are ready to assist you in becoming a SeniorNavigator and to help people without Internet access find the information they need. |
Adult Day Care Centers Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Options Assisted Living Facilities Community Services Nursing Facilities |
| 77 | Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia 6350 Center Drive Building 5, Suite 101 ,Norfolk, VA 23502 Website: www.ssseva.org Senior Services develops and operates coordinated programs that assist seniors 60 and older, their families and caregivers, and serves as a resource center for adults with disabilities. |
Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of the S |
| 78 | SeniorHousingNet Website: www.seniorhousing.net Search Senior Housing Net''s comprehensive guide to retirement communities, assisted living residences, Alzheimer''s facilities, and nursing homes nationwide. |
Assisted Living Facilities Nursing Facilities |
| 79 | Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Inc. 207 Mosby Lane ,Front Royal, VA 22630 Website: www.shenandoahaaa.com |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 80 | Social Security Administration (SSA) Website: www.ssa.gov/ SSA oversees Medicare, supplemental security income as well as benefits for the disabled. |
Medicare United States Government |
| 81 | Southern Area Agency on Aging 204 Cleveland Ave ,Martinsville, VA 24112-3715 Website: www.southernaaa.org |
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging |
| 82 | Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute 340 Bagley Circle ,Marion, VA 24354 Website: www.virginia.gov |
Virginia Psychogeriatric Facilities |
| 83 | The National Council on the Aging (NADSA) 1901 L. Street, NW 4th Floor ,Washington, DC 20036 Website: www.ncoa.org The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Our mission is to improve the lives of older Americans. |
National Council on the Aging |
| 84 | United Way of Central Virginia 1010 Miller Park Square P.O. Box 10008 ,Lynchburg, VA 24506 Website: www.unitedwaycv.org |
Community Services |
| 85 | United Way/Richmond Region 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201 ,Richmond, VA 23230 |
Community Services |
| 86 | US Dept of Health and Human Services-Administration on Aging 200 Independence Ave, SW ,Washington, DC 20201 Website: www.aoa.gov The mission of AoA is to develop a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective system of home and community-based services that helps elderly individuals maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities. |
United States Government |
| 87 | US Dept. of Veterans Affairs-Richmond VA Medical Center 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. ,Richmond, VA 23249 Website: www.va.gov Veterans and their families may receive financial assistance for care in the Veterans Administration Medical Centers in Hampton, Salem, Richmond and in Virginia nursing facilities under contract with the VA. For VA Medical Center Information and other benefits within Virginia call toll free number. |
United States Government |
| 88 | Valley Program for Aging Services, Inc. P.O. Box 817 325 Pine Avenue ,Waynesboro, VA 22980-0603 |
Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of the S |
| 89 | Valley Regional Licensing Office 190 Patton Street ,Abingdon, VA 24210 Website: www.dss.virginia.gov |
Licensing/Regulation Authorities |
| 90 | Virginia Adult Day Services Association (VADSA) 674 Hillside Drive, #9 ,Charlottesville, VA 22901 Website: www.vadsa.net Jefferson Area Board of Aging |
Adult Day Care Centers |
| 91 | Virginia Association for Home Care (VAHC) 8001 Franklin Farms Drive Suite 110 ,Richmond, VA 23229 Website: www.vahc.org VAHC represents the interest of the home care industry through advocacy, education and guidance with a commitment to quality. |
Home Care |
| 92 | Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging 24 E. Cary St, Suite 100 ,Richmond, VA 23219 |
Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of the S |
| 93 | Virginia Association of Health Plans 1111 E. Main Street, Suite 910 ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.vahp.org Represents Virginia''s Managed Care Health Plans. Publishes Directory of Virginia Health Maintenance Organizations. Profiles Virginia''s HMO plans. |
Insurance, Health |
| 94 | Virginia Association of NonProfit Homes for the Aging (VANHA) 4201 Dominion Boulevard, Suite 100 ,Glen Allen, VA 23060 Website: www.vanha.org |
Assisted Living Facilities |
| 95 | Virginia Center for Assisted Living (An arm of the Virginia Health Care Association) (VCAL) 2112 West Laburnum Ave., Suite 206 ,Richmond, VA 23227 Website: www.vhca.org |
Assisted Living Facilities |
| 96 | Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (VCPEA) P.O. Box 70054 ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.qa.srnav.org/vcpea |
Guardianship, Adult |
| 97 | Virginia Department for the Aging (VDA) 1610 Forest Ave Suite 100 ,Richmond, VA 23229 Website: www.vda.virginia.gov To obtain a copy of "Checklist For Choosing A Nursing Facility" |
Nursing Facilities |
| 98 | Virginia Department for the Visually Handicapped Headquarters Office 397 Azalea Avenue ,Richmond, VA 23227 Website: www.vdbvi.org The Department for the Visually Handicapped (DVH) provides services designed to maximize independence to visually disabled Virginians of all ages. Such services include vocational rehabilitation, education, rehabilitation teaching (RT)/independent living (IL), low vision and deaf-blind orientation and mobility, the Azalea Avenue library and resource center and intake and referral. DVH also provides services through the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and the Virginia Industries for the Blind-HUD properties. Contact the DVH headquarters office for information about a regional office in your area. |
Virginia Visually Handicapped, Department for the |
| 99 | Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services ((DBHDS)) P.O. Box 1797 ,Richmond, VA 23218-1797 Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov DBHDS provides services to mentally challenged persons who may benefit from state-provided medical care. Senior persons are instructed to call their local Area Agency on Aging for more information on mental health services. |
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Devel |
| 100 | Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov The VDH mission is to achieve and maintain optimum personal and community health by emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and environmental protection. |
Community Services |
| 101 | Virginia Department of Health Professions Perimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 ,Richmond, VA 23233-1463 Website: www.dhp.virginia.gov |
Virginia Department of Health Professions |
| 102 | Virginia Department of Health's Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC) 109 Governor St ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.vdh.state.va.us/OLC Licenses and certifies hospitals for participation in Medicare and Medicaid, licenses other health care facilities, conducts routine compliance inspections, provides information on licensed health care facilities and investigates consumer complaints and grievances. Regulates quality of health care services provided by managed care health insurance plans in Virginia. Beginning July 2000, managed care health insurance plans are required to maintain Department of Health Certificate of Quality Assurance. Consumers can address their concerns with the Center. |
Licensing/Regulation Authorities |
| 103 | Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300 ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov For updated information on federal and Virginia Medicaid services, contact the Virginia Department of Medicaid Assistance Services. |
Medicaid |
| 104 | Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) 600 East Broad Street, Ste. 1300 ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov The Department of Medical Assistance Services - DMAS - provides a system of high-quality comprehensive health services to members of Virginia''''''''s low-income population. DMAS is responsible for administering four major medical assistance programs, the Virginia State Plan for Medical Assistance, Medicaid, the State/Local Hospitalization Program, and Title XXI - Children''''''''s Health. DMAS coordinates these programs with other state and federal programs that provide health care financial assistance. DMAS is responsible for payment of medical services when all other resources are exhausted and for ensuring that the services received are medically necessary and of acceptable quality. |
Medicaid |
| 105 | Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) Website: www.vdrs.org In partnership with people with disabilities, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) provides and advocates for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society. DRS offers assistance to persons with physical or mental disabilities through several programs and services such as Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Specialized Programs and Services, Partnerships in the Community, Community Based Programs, Assistive Technology, Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, and Disability Determination Services. |
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services |
| 106 | Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) Division of Licensing Programs 801 E. Main Street, 9th Floor ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.dss.virginia.gov Has responsibility for regulation and oversight of licensed or agency approved adult care facilities and assisted living services provided in Virginia. |
Licensing/Regulation Authorities Virginia Social Services, Department of (DSS) |
| 107 | Virginia Department of Social Services 801 East Main Street ,Richmond, VA 23219-2901 Website: http://www.dss.virginia.gov/ The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) provides assistance to citizens of Virginia to help them live their best lives. One child, one senior citizen, one person at a time,VDSS programs and services help people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect, achieve self-sufficiency and shape strong futures for themselves, their families and their communities. |
Virginia Social Services, Department of (DSS) |
| 108 | Virginia Division of Family Services/Adult Services Program (DSS) Theatre Row Building 730 E. Broad Street ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.dss.state.va.us Adult Services Program - This program of services provides family-related preventive and protective services to persons 60 years of age and over and persons with disabilities who are 18 years of age and over. Services for seniors and disabled adults include: home-based services for the maintenance of independence in the home, adult foster/family care placement services, nursing home pre-admission screenings and assessment for adult care residence placement. |
Virginia Social Services, Department of (DSS) |
| 109 | Virginia Health Care Association (VHCA) 2112 W. Laburnum Avenue Ste. 206 ,Richmond, VA 23227 Website: www.vhca.org Virginia Health Care Association''s mission is to promote the delivery of quality extended health care services through leadership, information, education, collective action and collaborative efforts with other providers and citizen groups so that quality health care services along a continuum of care are available to all citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. |
Virginia Health Care Association |
| 110 | Virginia Health Information (VHI) 102 N. 5th Street ,Richmond, VA 23219 Website: www.vhi.org Represents all health care stakeholders including businesses, consumers, providers and the state. Makes health care information available to assist businesses and consumers make better informed health care decisions. |
Adult Day Care Centers Assisted Living Facilities Hospitals Insurance, Health Nursing Facilities |
| 111 | Virginia Health Quality Center (VHQC) 9830 Mayland Drive, Suite J ,Richmond, VA 23233 Website: www.vhqc.org Investigates Medicare quality of care facility complaints concerning Medicare patients. |
Medicare |
| 112 | Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA) 4200 Innslake Drive ,Glen Allen, VA 23060 Website: www.vhha.com The VHHA represents Virginia hospitals and publishes information on health care providers in Virginia. |
Hospitals |
| 113 | Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) 601 S. Belvidere Street ,Richmond, VA 23220 Website: www.vhda.com For Section 8 Certificate and Voucher Programs |
Apartment Lifestyle Options |
| 114 | Virginia Industries for the Blind 1102 Monticello Road ,Charlottesville, VA 22902 Website: www.vdbvi.org/vib |
Virginia Visually Handicapped, Department for the |
| 115 | Virginia Industries for the Blind 1535 High Street ,Richmond, VA 23220 |
Virginia Visually Handicapped, Department for the |
| 116 | Virginia Nurses Association 7113 Three Chopt Road, Suite 204 ,Richmond, VA 23226 Website: www.virginianurses.com |
Nursing Facilities |
| 117 | Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance (SCC, BOI) Life and Health Division, Consumer Services Section P.O. Box 1157 ,Richmond, VA 23218 Website: www.scc.virginia.gov/boi The SCC acts as one of Virginia''''s primary regulatory agencies, with oversight of varied business and economic interests throughout the Commonwealth. Licenses all health insurance companies, HMOs and health services plans that wish to operate (sell insurance) in Virginia. Also assists consumers in resolving disputes with insurance companies or underwriters, plans and agents who sell insurance in Virginia. Also provides addresses and telephone numbers of companies licensed to sell insurance in Virginia. |
Insurance, Health Licensing/Regulation Authorities |
| 118 | Western Regional Licensing Office 190 Patton St ,Abingdon, VA 24210 Website: www.dss.virginia.gov |
Licensing/Regulation Authorities |
| 119 | Western State Hospital P.O. Box 2500 1301 Richmond Road ,Staunton, VA 24402-2500 Website: www.wsh.dbhds.virginia.gov |
Virginia Psychogeriatric Facilities |