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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kenova, WV: the local picture

53

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

760

residents 65 or older (26% of Kenova)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Wayne County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kenova has about 53 residents aged 85 or older among 760 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.

57% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Wayne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Kenova 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.

Kenova compared with Wayne County and West Virginia

Census figure	Kenova	Wayne County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	46%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.4%	1.3%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,968	$46,152	—

Older residents in towns around Kenova

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
South Point, OH	1.4 mi	673	93
Burlington, OH	3.1 mi	716	52
Ashland, KY	5.2 mi	4,099	479
Westwood, KY	7.5 mi	990	52
Huntington, WV	8.0 mi	8,425	1,022
Russell, KY	9.8 mi	684	97

Nursing homes near Kenova

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverview Post Acute	South Point, OH	2.8 mi	3 of 5	100	(740) 894-3287
Woodland Oaks	Ashland, KY	5.8 mi	4 of 5	110	(606) 325-5200
Madison Park Healthcare	Huntington, WV	6.3 mi	5 of 5	41	(304) 522-0032
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center	Ashland, KY	7.5 mi	4 of 5	137	(606) 324-1414
Heritage Center	Huntington, WV	7.9 mi	1 of 5	160	(304) 525-7622
Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton	Ironton, OH	8.6 mi	4 of 5	125	(740) 532-6096

Hospices serving Kenova

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio	South Point, OH	2.7 mi	(740) 894-0013
Community Hospice	Ashland, KY	5.9 mi	(606) 329-1890
Hospice Of Huntington	Huntington, WV	7.5 mi	(304) 529-4217
Heartland Hospice	Lucasville, OH	41 mi	(740) 682-0270

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenova. 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 Kenova

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 38% of the $3,081 monthly median income of Kenova 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 Kenova: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kenova?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverview Post Acute in South Point (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Woodland Oaks in Ashland (5.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Madison Park Healthcare in Huntington (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kenova?

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 38% of the $3,081 monthly median income of Kenova 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 Kenova, WV