Geriatric Care

Community Care of West Virginia provides an extensive range of acute, chronic and preventive healthcare services to the geriatric population.  

Our medical providers deliver compassionate, coordinated, high quality medical services to older adults, the frail elderly and disabled individuals.  The providers can create a coordinated treatment plan that focuses on maximizing independence and functioning at home.

Enhanced pharmacy services are a key component of the In-Home Primary Care Program.  Because many geriatric patients have multiple conditions, it is not uncommon for patients to take several different medications simultaneously.  At CCWV, the medical provider can provide medication reconciliation which includes reviewing the accuracy and appropriateness of the medications, dosages and drug interactions. 

Also, at CCWV, we have a pharmacist on staff who can consult with the medical provider and make suggestions to maximize medication effectiveness, cost and safety.  By including the pharmacist in the care team, the health outcomes of the patient can be improved.  These integrated pharmacy services are a critical part of how we deliver enhanced primary care to our community.

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Services

• Delivery of compassionate, convenient, high-quality healthcare to elderly and disabled patients
• Chronic disease management
• Acute and chronic illness diagnosis and treatment
• Arthritis, high blood pressure and urinary tract infection treatment
• Health education, nutritional counseling and vaccinations
• Diabetic foot checks
• Coordination of care and referrals to services and medical specialists as needed

• Assistance with psychosocial and health care needs, including prescriptions
• Arrange diagnostic and laboratory tests
• 24-hour answering service
• Guidance and information regarding advance directives and appointment of a healthcare proxy
• End of life counseling and hospice referrals
• Active involvement with patients, their families, and caregivers