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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Beckley, WV: the local picture

231

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

3,557

residents 65 or older (21% of Beckley)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Raleigh County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Beckley has about 231 residents aged 85 or older among 3,557 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Raleigh County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Beckley 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.

Beckley compared with Raleigh County and West Virginia

Census figure	Beckley	Raleigh County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	44%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	2.7%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,188	$41,965	—

Older residents in towns around Beckley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shady Spring, WV	6.2 mi	688	19
Oak Hill, WV	14 mi	1,458	144
Fayetteville, WV	20 mi	753	8
Princeton, WV	28 mi	1,364	228
Welch, WV	34 mi	403	31
Bluefield, WV	35 mi	2,061	241

Nursing homes near Beckley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of Beckley	Beckley, WV	0.7 mi	4 of 5	199	(304) 256-6600
Pine Lodge	Beckley, WV	1.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 252-6317
Raleigh Center	Daniels, WV	3.6 mi	3 of 5	68	(304) 763-3051
Beckley Healthcare Center	Beckley, WV	3.9 mi	2 of 5	201	(304) 256-1650
Hilltop Center	Hilltop, WV	11 mi	4 of 5	120	(304) 469-2966
Hidden Valley Center	Oak Hill, WV	15 mi	1 of 5	80	(304) 465-1903

Hospices serving Beckley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern West Virginia, Inc	Beckley, WV	2.8 mi	(304) 255-6404
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	47 mi	(304) 768-8523

Straight-line miles from the center of Beckley. 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 Beckley

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 34% of the $3,432 monthly median income of Beckley 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 Beckley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Beckley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Majestic Care Of Beckley in Beckley (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pine Lodge in Beckley (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Raleigh Center in Daniels (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Beckley?

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 34% of the $3,432 monthly median income of Beckley 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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Beckley, WV