Adult Disability Care in Parkersburg, WV: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Parkersburg, WV: the local picture

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (16% in Wood County)

1,062

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (7.3% in Wood County)

4

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Parkersburg ZIP codes in their service area

About 3,176 Parkersburg residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 16% in Wood County).

1,062 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

12% of Parkersburg households have no vehicle (7.3% in Wood County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Parkersburg compared with Wood County and West Virginia

Census figure	Parkersburg	Wood County	West Virginia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	16%	17%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.2%	6.1%	6.4%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	1.1%	2.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,469	$44,117	—

Older residents in towns around Parkersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Belpre, OH	2.9 mi	1,628	14%
Vienna, WV	4.3 mi	2,273	12%
Blennerhassett, WV	4.7 mi	807	13%
Williamstown, WV	11 mi	818	11%
Marietta, OH	12 mi	2,940	16%
Devola, OH	15 mi	864	5.2%

Home health agencies serving Parkersburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Parkersburg, WV	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 424-7172
Housecalls Home Health	Parkersburg, WV	4.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 422-9293
Adoration Home Health	Vienna, WV	4.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(304) 428-2554
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252

Straight-line miles from the center of Parkersburg. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Parkersburg

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Parkersburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Parkersburg: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Parkersburg?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Parkersburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options covers West Virginia.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Parkersburg, WV