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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fayetteville, WV: the local picture

8

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

753

residents 65 or older (27% of Fayetteville)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Fayette County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fayetteville has about 8 residents aged 85 or older among 753 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 (43% in Fayette County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Fayetteville 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.

Fayetteville compared with Fayette County and West Virginia

Census figure	Fayetteville	Fayette County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	43%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	0.4%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,091	$43,366	—

Older residents in towns around Fayetteville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oak Hill, WV	6.7 mi	1,458	144
Beckley, WV	20 mi	3,557	231
Summersville, WV	21 mi	1,282	149
Shady Spring, WV	25 mi	688	19
Pinch, WV	31 mi	1,124	225
Charleston, WV	35 mi	10,007	1,207

Nursing homes near Fayetteville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fayetteville Healthcare Center	Fayetteville, WV	0.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 574-0770
Ansted Center	Ansted, WV	5.0 mi	2 of 5	60	(304) 658-5271
Hidden Valley Center	Oak Hill, WV	5.3 mi	1 of 5	80	(304) 465-1903
Hilltop Center	Hilltop, WV	9.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(304) 469-2966
Montgomery General Hospital	Montgomery, WV	14 mi	2 of 5	44	(304) 442-5151
Montgomery General Elderly Care	Montgomery, WV	14 mi	3 of 5	60	(304) 442-2469

Hospices serving Fayetteville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern West Virginia, Inc	Beckley, WV	20 mi	(304) 255-6404
Hospice Compassus - Southern West Virginia	Princeton, WV	47 mi	(304) 431-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville

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 24% of the $4,924 monthly median income of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fayetteville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fayetteville Healthcare Center in Fayetteville (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ansted Center in Ansted (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hidden Valley Center in Oak Hill (5.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fayetteville?

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 24% of the $4,924 monthly median income of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, WV