Dementia Care in Barboursville, WV: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Barboursville, WV: the local picture

92

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

878

residents 65 or older (20% of Barboursville)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Cabell County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Barboursville has about 92 residents aged 85 or older among 878 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Cabell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Barboursville residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Barboursville compared with Cabell County and West Virginia

Census figure	Barboursville	Cabell County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	41%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	3.0%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,714	$48,421	—

Older residents in towns around Barboursville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pea Ridge, WV	1.6 mi	1,550	187
Huntington, WV	7.6 mi	8,425	1,022
Milton, WV	8.9 mi	361	49
Culloden, WV	12 mi	821	74
Burlington, OH	13 mi	716	52
Hurricane, WV	15 mi	1,337	164

Nursing homes near Barboursville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Mary's Hospital	Huntington, WV	6.1 mi	5 of 5	19	(304) 526-8983
Huntington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Huntington, WV	7.0 mi	2 of 5	186	(304) 529-6031
Heritage Center	Huntington, WV	7.6 mi	1 of 5	160	(304) 525-7622
Madison Park Healthcare	Huntington, WV	9.3 mi	5 of 5	41	(304) 522-0032
Cabell Healthcare Center	Culloden, WV	11 mi	4 of 5	90	(304) 390-5709
Riverview Post Acute	South Point, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	100	(740) 894-3287

Hospices serving Barboursville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Huntington	Huntington, WV	8.2 mi	(304) 529-4217
Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio	South Point, OH	14 mi	(740) 894-0013

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Barboursville

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 23% of the $5,060 monthly median income of Barboursville 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Barboursville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Barboursville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington (6.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Huntington Health And Rehabilitation Center in Huntington (7.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Center in Huntington (7.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Barboursville?

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 23% of the $5,060 monthly median income of Barboursville 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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.

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