In-Home Dementia Care in Pleasant Valley, WV

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pleasant Valley, WV: the local picture

66

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

607

residents 65 or older (17% of Pleasant Valley)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pleasant Valley has about 66 residents aged 85 or older among 607 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Marion County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Pleasant Valley 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.

Pleasant Valley compared with Marion County and West Virginia

Census figure	Pleasant Valley	Marion County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	1.7%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,208	$51,100	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasant Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairmont, WV	1.7 mi	2,918	358
Grafton, WV	11 mi	914	159
Bridgeport, WV	11 mi	2,173	320
Westover, WV	15 mi	606	88
Clarksburg, WV	17 mi	2,672	337
Morgantown, WV	17 mi	3,085	283

Nursing homes near Pleasant Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairmont Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC	Fairmont, WV	0.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 363-5633
Tygart Center At Fairmont Campus	Fairmont, WV	2.0 mi	1 of 5	119	(304) 366-9100
Pierpont Center At Fairmont Campus	Fairmont, WV	2.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(304) 363-2273
Fairmont Medical Center	Fairmont, WV	2.0 mi	5 of 5	30	(304) 534-7810
Majestic Care Of Manchin	Fairmont, WV	2.2 mi	4 of 5	41	(304) 363-2500
St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home	Monongah, WV	4.0 mi	4 of 5	57	(304) 534-5220

Hospices serving Pleasant Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	15 mi	(681) 342-3200
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	16 mi	(304) 292-4868
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	18 mi	(304) 864-0884

Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasant Valley. 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 Pleasant Valley

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 $4,934 monthly median income of Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pleasant Valley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairmont Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC in Fairmont (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Tygart Center At Fairmont Campus in Fairmont (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pierpont Center At Fairmont Campus in Fairmont (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pleasant Valley?

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 $4,934 monthly median income of Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley, WV