Disability Care for Adults in South Charleston, WV

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in South Charleston, WV: the local picture

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Kanawha County)

419

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

10%

of households have no vehicle (9.5% in Kanawha County)

6

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

About 1,105 South Charleston residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 17% in Kanawha County).

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

10% of South Charleston households have no vehicle (9.5% in Kanawha County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

South Charleston compared with Kanawha County and West Virginia

Census figure	South Charleston	Kanawha County	West Virginia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	17%	17%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.4%	6.9%	6.4%
Households with no vehicle	10%	9.5%	8.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	2.3%	2.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,738	$51,172	—

Older residents in towns around South Charleston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Dunbar, WV	2.4 mi	1,618	18%
Charleston, WV	4.3 mi	10,007	18%
St. Albans, WV	6.4 mi	2,646	16%
Nitro, WV	7.2 mi	1,330	16%
Cross Lanes, WV	7.3 mi	2,226	15%
Sissonville, WV	12 mi	856	19%

Home health agencies serving South Charleston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	South Charleston, WV	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(304) 346-9667
Adoration Home Health	Charleston, WV	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 343-2047
Home Health Of West Virginia	Charleston, WV	4.3 mi	4 of 5	—	(304) 400-4020
Mountaineer Homecare	Charleston, WV	6.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(304) 720-0205
Personal Touch Home Care Of W. Va, Inc.	Hurricane, WV	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 202-3864

Straight-line miles from the center of South Charleston. 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 South Charleston

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 26% of the $4,478 monthly median income of South Charleston 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 South Charleston: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in South Charleston?

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 26% of the $4,478 monthly median income of South Charleston 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 South Charleston, WV