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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cross Lanes, WV: the local picture

88

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

2,226

residents 65 or older (23% of Cross Lanes)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kanawha County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cross Lanes has about 88 residents aged 85 or older among 2,226 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Kanawha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Cross Lanes 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.

Cross Lanes compared with Kanawha County and West Virginia

Census figure	Cross Lanes	Kanawha County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	2.3%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,169	$51,172	—

Older residents in towns around Cross Lanes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nitro, WV	2.6 mi	1,330	84
St. Albans, WV	4.8 mi	2,646	412
Dunbar, WV	4.9 mi	1,618	383
South Charleston, WV	7.3 mi	2,876	366
Teays Valley, WV	8.4 mi	2,900	293
Sissonville, WV	8.6 mi	856	96

Nursing homes near Cross Lanes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Valley Of Journey	Saint Albans, WV	4.4 mi	3 of 5	90	(304) 768-0002
Dunbar Center	Dunbar, WV	5.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(304) 744-4761
Valley Center	South Charleston, WV	6.3 mi	2 of 5	130	(304) 768-4400
Arthur B Hodges Center, The	Charleston, WV	8.3 mi	4 of 5	20	(304) 720-2740
Cedar Ridge Center	Sissonville, WV	8.5 mi	not rated	119	(304) 984-0046
Thomas Hospitals Skilled Nursing Unit	Charleston, WV	9.3 mi	5 of 5	29	(304) 347-6500

Hospices serving Cross Lanes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	9.5 mi	(304) 768-8523
Hospice Of Huntington	Huntington, WV	37 mi	(304) 529-4217

Straight-line miles from the center of Cross Lanes. 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 Cross Lanes

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 $5,097 monthly median income of Cross Lanes 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 Cross Lanes: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cross Lanes?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverside Valley Of Journey in Saint Albans (4.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Dunbar Center in Dunbar (5.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Valley Center in South Charleston (6.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cross Lanes?

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 $5,097 monthly median income of Cross Lanes 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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