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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cheat Lake, WV: the local picture

91

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

1,887

residents 65 or older (17% of Cheat Lake)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Monongalia County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cheat Lake has about 91 residents aged 85 or older among 1,887 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Monongalia County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Cheat Lake 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.

Cheat Lake compared with Monongalia County and West Virginia

Census figure	Cheat Lake	Monongalia County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	6.6%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,083	$55,511	—

Older residents in towns around Cheat Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brookhaven, WV	4.4 mi	947	104
Morgantown, WV	5.6 mi	3,085	283
Westover, WV	7.8 mi	606	88
Masontown, PA	13 mi	528	73
Kingwood, WV	16 mi	636	66
Leith-Hatfield, PA	16 mi	775	52

Nursing homes near Cheat Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madison, The	Morgantown, WV	4.4 mi	2 of 5	62	(304) 285-0692
Sundale Nursing Home	Morgantown, WV	5.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(304) 599-0497
Morgantown Healthcare Center	Morgantown, WV	5.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(304) 285-2720
Morgantown Heights Of Journey	Morgantown, WV	6.1 mi	1 of 5	100	(304) 599-9480
Kingwood Healthcare Center	Kingwood, WV	16 mi	4 of 5	120	(304) 329-3195
Uniontown Nursing And Rehab	Uniontown, PA	16 mi	5 of 5	120	(724) 439-5700

Hospices serving Cheat Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Morgantown Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Morgantown, WV	5.2 mi	(304) 285-2777
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	6.2 mi	(304) 292-4868
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	12 mi	(304) 864-0884
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	37 mi	(681) 342-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Cheat Lake. 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 Cheat Lake

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 19% of the $6,007 monthly median income of Cheat Lake 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 Cheat Lake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cheat Lake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Madison, The in Morgantown (4.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Morgantown Healthcare Center in Morgantown (5.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cheat Lake?

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 19% of the $6,007 monthly median income of Cheat Lake 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 Cheat Lake, WV