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

Local figures

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

40%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Jackson County)

400

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

35%

of households have no vehicle (11% in Jackson County)

3

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

About 889 Ravenswood residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (40%; 19% in Jackson County).

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

35% of Ravenswood households have no vehicle (11% in Jackson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ravenswood compared with Jackson County and West Virginia

Census figure	Ravenswood	Jackson County	West Virginia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	40%	19%	17%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	18%	6.2%	6.4%
Households with no vehicle	35%	11%	8.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	2.2%	2.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	46%	39%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,997	$43,002	—

Older residents in towns around Ravenswood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Ripley, WV	9.7 mi	650	20%
Point Pleasant, WV	21 mi	1,143	24%
Blennerhassett, WV	22 mi	807	13%
Parkersburg, WV	24 mi	6,319	19%
Belpre, OH	24 mi	1,628	14%
Gallipolis, OH	25 mi	884	25%

Home health agencies serving Ravenswood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Parkersburg, WV	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 424-7172
Adoration Home Health	Vienna, WV	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(304) 428-2554
Pleasant Valley Home Health	Point Pleasant, WV	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 675-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Ravenswood. 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 Ravenswood

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 $3,250 monthly median income of Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ravenswood?

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 $3,250 monthly median income of Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood, WV