Companion Care in Point Pleasant, WV for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Point Pleasant, WV: the local picture

1,143

residents 65 or older (29% of Point Pleasant)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Mason County)

0.4%

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

8.7%

of households have no vehicle (6.1% in Mason County)

About 428 residents of Point Pleasant aged 65 or older live alone, 38% of older residents in households (30% in Mason County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

8.7% of Point Pleasant households have no vehicle (6.1% in Mason County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 1,143 Point Pleasant residents aged 65 or older, 319 are 85 or older (28%). 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.

612 Point Pleasant households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 168 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 254 older Point Pleasant residents (22%) live below the poverty line (14% in Mason 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.

Point Pleasant compared with Mason County and West Virginia

Census figure	Point Pleasant	Mason County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	29%	23%	21%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.4%	0.6%	2.5%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	6.1%	8.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	39%	39%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,456	$38,295	—

Older residents in towns around Point Pleasant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gallipolis, OH	3.8 mi	884	58%
Ravenswood, WV	21 mi	935	42%
Ripley, WV	23 mi	650	34%
Winfield, WV	26 mi	397	28%
Wellston, OH	29 mi	974	33%
Milton, WV	29 mi	361	40%

Hospitals near Point Pleasant (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rivers Health	Point Pleasant, WV	1.4 mi	1 of 5	(304) 675-4340
Holzer Medical Center	Gallipolis, OH	5.8 mi	4 of 5	(740) 446-5030
Jackson General Hospital	Ripley, WV	23 mi	3 of 5	(304) 372-2731

Straight-line miles from the center of Point Pleasant. 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 Point Pleasant

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 42% of the $2,788 monthly median income of Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Point Pleasant?

About 428 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (30% in Mason County).

How much does companion care cost in Point Pleasant?

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 42% of the $2,788 monthly median income of Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant?

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 Point Pleasant, WV