Altenheim Retirement Community / Resource & Referral Services

Altenheim Retirement Community in Wheeling, West Virginia offers independent housing for adults 65 years and older. The community operates eight free-standing cottages available on a monthly rental basis, equipped with full kitchen appliances including stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves, as well as in-unit washers and dryers.

Residents enjoy amenities including lawn care, snow removal, general maintenance, and organized activities. The community welcomes pets, which are considered on a case-by-case basis. The cottages are situated on the grounds of the original Altenheim property, which dates back to 1891 when it was established as a home offering life care for older women.

Beyond the rental cottages, Altenheim Resource & Referral Services provides free, unbiased information and professional assistance to older adults, caregivers, and their advocates throughout West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The service offers confidential consultations on aging-related topics, resources, and care options at no charge, along with educational presentations and newsletters covering Medicare, Social Security, and other relevant subjects.

The organization has served the community for over 25 years, operating without local, state, or federal funding. Altenheim welcomes applications from interested individuals and can be contacted through their website, email, or phone for more information about housing or resource services.