Quick answers
- Is Welty Home, L C licensed?
- Welty Home, L C appears on the official license list of the West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) (retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Assisted Living Residence (Large)”, license number 506049, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Welty Home, L C have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 52. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Welty Home, L C?
- 21 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003, Ohio County, West Virginia.
- What is the phone number of Welty Home, L C?
- (304) 242-5233, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Wheeling Hospital, Inc, Wheeling (about 2.4 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Elmhurst, The House of Friendship, Inc0.0 mi · Wheeling, WV · capacity 48
- Country Club Retirement Center9.3 mi · Bellaire, OH · capacity 74
- Young's Care Home I I13 mi · Moundsville, WV · capacity 18
- Ann's Country Retreat14 mi · Wellsburg, WV · capacity 22
- Beacon House Senior Living Center15 mi · Saint Clairsville, OH · capacity 62
- Senior Suites at St Clair Commons15 mi · Saint Clairsville, OH · capacity 120
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Wheeling Hospital, Inc2.4 mi · Wheeling, WV
- Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc10 mi · Glen Dale, WV
- Trinity Medical Center East &Trinity Medical Center West20 mi · Steubenville, OH
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Residence (Large) |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | WELTY HOME, L C |
| License number | 506049 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 52 |
| Address | 21 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 |
| County | Ohio |
| State | West Virginia |
| Phone | (304) 242‑5233 |
| Licensing agency | West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of West Virginia — West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC), retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances