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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Shady Spring, WV: the local picture

19

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

688

residents 65 or older (20% of Shady Spring)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Raleigh County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Shady Spring has about 19 residents aged 85 or older among 688 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Raleigh County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Shady Spring 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.

Shady Spring compared with Raleigh County and West Virginia

Census figure	Shady Spring	Raleigh County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	44%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	2.7%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,697	$41,965	—

Older residents in towns around Shady Spring

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beckley, WV	6.2 mi	3,557	231
Oak Hill, WV	19 mi	1,458	144
Princeton, WV	23 mi	1,364	228
Fayetteville, WV	25 mi	753	8
Bluefield, WV	31 mi	2,061	241
Pearisburg, VA	33 mi	680	8

Nursing homes near Shady Spring

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Raleigh Center	Daniels, WV	2.7 mi	3 of 5	68	(304) 763-3051
Majestic Care Of Beckley	Beckley, WV	7.0 mi	4 of 5	199	(304) 256-6600
Pine Lodge	Beckley, WV	8.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 252-6317
Beckley Healthcare Center	Beckley, WV	9.9 mi	2 of 5	201	(304) 256-1650
Main Street Care	Hinton, WV	12 mi	3 of 5	34	(304) 466-6090
Hilltop Center	Hilltop, WV	16 mi	4 of 5	120	(304) 469-2966

Hospices serving Shady Spring

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern West Virginia, Inc	Beckley, WV	8.9 mi	(304) 255-6404

Straight-line miles from the center of Shady Spring. 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 Shady Spring

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 25% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shady Spring?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Raleigh Center in Daniels (2.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Majestic Care Of Beckley in Beckley (7.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pine Lodge in Beckley (8.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Shady Spring?

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 25% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring, WV