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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fairmont, WV: the local picture

358

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2,918

residents 65 or older (16% of Fairmont)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fairmont has about 358 residents aged 85 or older among 2,918 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Marion County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Fairmont 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.

Fairmont compared with Marion County and West Virginia

Census figure	Fairmont	Marion County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	1.7%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,490	$51,100	—

Older residents in towns around Fairmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pleasant Valley, WV	1.7 mi	607	66
Grafton, WV	12 mi	914	159
Bridgeport, WV	13 mi	2,173	320
Westover, WV	14 mi	606	88
Morgantown, WV	15 mi	3,085	283
Brookhaven, WV	17 mi	947	104

Nursing homes near Fairmont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of Manchin	Fairmont, WV	0.8 mi	4 of 5	41	(304) 363-2500
Fairmont Medical Center	Fairmont, WV	0.8 mi	5 of 5	30	(304) 534-7810
Fairmont Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC	Fairmont, WV	1.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 363-5633
Tygart Center At Fairmont Campus	Fairmont, WV	1.7 mi	1 of 5	119	(304) 366-9100
Pierpont Center At Fairmont Campus	Fairmont, WV	1.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(304) 363-2273
St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home	Monongah, WV	4.4 mi	4 of 5	57	(304) 534-5220

Hospices serving Fairmont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	15 mi	(304) 292-4868
Morgantown Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Morgantown, WV	16 mi	(304) 285-2777
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	17 mi	(681) 342-3200
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	18 mi	(304) 864-0884

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairmont. 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 Fairmont

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 31% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Fairmont 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 Fairmont: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairmont?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Majestic Care Of Manchin in Fairmont (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fairmont Medical Center in Fairmont (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Fairmont Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC in Fairmont (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fairmont?

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 31% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Fairmont 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 Fairmont, WV