--- title: "West Virginia Nursing Home Abuse Toolkit: Know Your Rights" url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/research/know-your-state-rights/west-virginia/" description: "Look up WV nursing home inspection stats, resident rights laws, abuse hotlines, and how long you have to file a lawsuit." --- Know Your State's Nursing Home Rights Every state has its own laws, watchdog agencies, and deadlines. Pick your state to see who regulates its nursing homes, what rights residents have, and exactly how to report abuse. # West Virginia at a Glance National Safety Standing Rank #39 of 51 123 Total Homes 54 Serious Deficiencies 118 Infection-Related Deficiencies $3.55M in Penalties 3 Payment Suspensions 0.73 Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day ### Resident Protection Strength State Oversight Moderate Staffing Requirements Limited Penalties for Violations Limited Access to Legal Help Moderate OHFLAC licenses and certifies West Virginia nursing homes and investigates complaints about care. - Licenses and inspects West Virginia nursing homes - Receives complaints at 304-558-0050 or via the online complaint form - Nursing Home Act residents’ rights appear at W. Va. Code § 16-5C-15 [Visit the state agency site →](https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/) ### Deadlines to Take Legal Action PERSONAL INJURY 2 years Typically runs from the date of injury or discovery. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) WRONGFUL DEATH 2 years Generally runs from the date of death and is filed by the personal representative. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.