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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Keyser, WV: the local picture

14

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

1,104

residents 65 or older (23% of Keyser)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Keyser has about 14 residents aged 85 or older among 1,104 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Mineral County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Keyser 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.

Keyser compared with Mineral County and West Virginia

Census figure	Keyser	Mineral County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	1.6%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,920	$53,327	—

Older residents in towns around Keyser

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cresaptown, MD	13 mi	657	61
Frostburg, MD	15 mi	1,137	131
La Vale, MD	18 mi	1,108	221
Cumberland, MD	19 mi	4,370	806
Moorefield, WV	26 mi	435	33
Kingwood, WV	37 mi	636	66

Nursing homes near Keyser

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Keyser Healthcare Center	Keyser, WV	0.9 mi	2 of 5	122	(304) 788-3415
Moran Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Westernport, MD	5.5 mi	2 of 5	130	(301) 359-3000
Egle Nursing Home	Lonaconing, MD	8.6 mi	1 of 5	66	(301) 463-5451
Complete Care At Dawnview LLC	Fort Ashby, WV	12 mi	4 of 5	66	(304) 298-3602
Frostburg Rehab Center	Frostburg, MD	15 mi	1 of 5	122	(301) 689-7500
Mountain City Rehab Center	Frostburg, MD	16 mi	1 of 5	88	(301) 689-1391

Hospices serving Keyser

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Upmc Western Maryland	Cumberland, MD	13 mi	(240) 964-9000
Hospice Of Barbour County	Elkins, WV	58 mi	(304) 823-3922
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	73 mi	(681) 342-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Keyser. 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 Keyser

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 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Keyser 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 Keyser: common questions

What nursing homes are near Keyser?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Keyser Healthcare Center in Keyser (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Moran Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Westernport (5.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Egle Nursing Home in Lonaconing (8.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Keyser?

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 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Keyser 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 Keyser, WV