Companion Care in Pleasant Valley, WV for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Pleasant Valley, WV: the local picture

607

residents 65 or older (17% of Pleasant Valley)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Marion County)

3.7%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

8.8%

of households have no vehicle (7.6% in Marion County)

About 165 residents of Pleasant Valley aged 65 or older live alone, 27% of older residents in households (28% in Marion County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

8.8% of Pleasant Valley households have no vehicle (7.6% in Marion County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 607 Pleasant Valley residents aged 65 or older, 66 are 85 or older (11%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

413 Pleasant Valley households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 12 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 11 older Pleasant Valley residents (1.8%) live below the poverty line (9.7% in Marion County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 3.7% of Pleasant Valley residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are other Asian and Pacific Island languages (81), Spanish (26), other languages (17). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Pleasant Valley compared with Marion County and West Virginia

Census figure	Pleasant Valley	Marion County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	21%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	1.7%	2.5%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	7.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	9.7%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	39%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,208	$51,100	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasant Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fairmont, WV	1.7 mi	2,918	37%
Grafton, WV	11 mi	914	32%
Bridgeport, WV	11 mi	2,173	34%
Westover, WV	15 mi	606	39%
Clarksburg, WV	17 mi	2,672	42%
Morgantown, WV	17 mi	3,085	40%

Hospitals near Pleasant Valley (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mon Health Marion	Whitehall, WV	4.5 mi	not rated	(304) 333-1150
Grafton City Hospital, Inc	Grafton, WV	10 mi	not rated	(304) 265-0400
United Hospital Center, Inc	Bridgeport, WV	12 mi	4 of 5	(681) 342-1000

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

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Pleasant Valley

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 24% of the $4,934 monthly median income of Pleasant Valley 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

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

Questions

Companion Care in Pleasant Valley: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Pleasant Valley?

About 165 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (28% in Marion County).

How much does companion care cost in Pleasant Valley?

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 24% of the $4,934 monthly median income of Pleasant Valley 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Pleasant Valley?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Pleasant Valley, WV