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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Buckhannon, WV: the local picture

66

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

717

residents 65 or older (14% of Buckhannon)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Upshur County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Buckhannon has about 66 residents aged 85 or older among 717 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Upshur County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Buckhannon 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.

Buckhannon compared with Upshur County and West Virginia

Census figure	Buckhannon	Upshur County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	1.5%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,722	$46,005	—

Older residents in towns around Buckhannon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Weston, WV	13 mi	706	117
Philippi, WV	14 mi	693	98
Clarksburg, WV	20 mi	2,672	337
Elkins, WV	21 mi	1,138	159
Bridgeport, WV	21 mi	2,173	320
Grafton, WV	27 mi	914	159

Nursing homes near Buckhannon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Joseph's Hospital	Buckhannon, WV	0.7 mi	5 of 5	16	(304) 473-2000
Holbrook Healthcare Center	Buckhannon, WV	1.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 472-3280
Crestview Manor Healthcare	Jane Lew, WV	12 mi	4 of 5	72	(304) 884-7811
Mansfield Place	Philippi, WV	15 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 457-1760
Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation	Belington, WV	16 mi	3 of 5	60	(304) 823-2555
Nella's At Autumn Lake Healthcare	Elkins, WV	19 mi	1 of 5	100	(304) 636-1008

Hospices serving Buckhannon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Buckhannon, WV	1.4 mi	(304) 473-6800
Hospice Of Barbour County	Elkins, WV	21 mi	(304) 823-3922
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	21 mi	(681) 342-3200
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	41 mi	(304) 864-0884

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhannon. 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 Buckhannon

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 $4,560 monthly median income of Buckhannon 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 Buckhannon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Buckhannon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Crestview Manor Healthcare in Jane Lew (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Buckhannon?

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 $4,560 monthly median income of Buckhannon 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 Buckhannon, WV