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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Morgantown, WV: the local picture

283

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

3,085

residents 65 or older (10% of Morgantown)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Morgantown has about 283 residents aged 85 or older among 3,085 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Monongalia County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Morgantown 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.

Morgantown compared with Monongalia County and West Virginia

Census figure	Morgantown	Monongalia County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	9.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	6.6%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,519	$55,511	—

Older residents in towns around Morgantown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westover, WV	2.3 mi	606	88
Brookhaven, WV	4.0 mi	947	104
Cheat Lake, WV	5.6 mi	1,887	91
Masontown, PA	15 mi	528	73
Fairmont, WV	15 mi	2,918	358
Pleasant Valley, WV	17 mi	607	66

Nursing homes near Morgantown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Morgantown Healthcare Center	Morgantown, WV	1.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(304) 285-2720
Sundale Nursing Home	Morgantown, WV	1.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(304) 599-0497
Morgantown Heights Of Journey	Morgantown, WV	2.0 mi	1 of 5	100	(304) 599-9480
Madison, The	Morgantown, WV	2.9 mi	2 of 5	62	(304) 285-0692
Majestic Care Of Manchin	Fairmont, WV	15 mi	4 of 5	41	(304) 363-2500
Fairmont Medical Center	Fairmont, WV	16 mi	5 of 5	30	(304) 534-7810

Hospices serving Morgantown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Morgantown Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Morgantown, WV	0.9 mi	(304) 285-2777
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	3.2 mi	(304) 292-4868
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	12 mi	(304) 864-0884
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	32 mi	(681) 342-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Morgantown. 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 Morgantown

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Morgantown 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 Morgantown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Morgantown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Morgantown Healthcare Center in Morgantown (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Morgantown Heights Of Journey in Morgantown (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Morgantown?

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Morgantown 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 Morgantown, WV