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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oak Hill, WV: the local picture

144

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1,458

residents 65 or older (18% of Oak Hill)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oak Hill has about 144 residents aged 85 or older among 1,458 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.

37% 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.

31% of older Oak Hill 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.

Oak Hill compared with Fayette County and West Virginia

Census figure	Oak Hill	Fayette County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	43%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.4%	0.4%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,958	$43,366	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fayetteville, WV	6.7 mi	753	8
Beckley, WV	14 mi	3,557	231
Shady Spring, WV	19 mi	688	19
Summersville, WV	28 mi	1,282	149
Pinch, WV	35 mi	1,124	225
Madison, WV	36 mi	746	59

Nursing homes near Oak Hill

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hidden Valley Center	Oak Hill, WV	1.9 mi	1 of 5	80	(304) 465-1903
Hilltop Center	Hilltop, WV	2.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(304) 469-2966
Fayetteville Healthcare Center	Fayetteville, WV	6.8 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 574-0770
Ansted Center	Ansted, WV	12 mi	2 of 5	60	(304) 658-5271
Pine Lodge	Beckley, WV	12 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 252-6317
Beckley Healthcare Center	Beckley, WV	13 mi	2 of 5	201	(304) 256-1650

Hospices serving Oak Hill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern West Virginia, Inc	Beckley, WV	13 mi	(304) 255-6404

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Hill. 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 Oak Hill

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 41% of the $2,830 monthly median income of Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oak Hill?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hidden Valley Center in Oak Hill (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hilltop Center in Hilltop (2.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fayetteville Healthcare Center in Fayetteville (6.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oak Hill?

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 41% of the $2,830 monthly median income of Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill, WV