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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Summersville, WV: the local picture

149

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

1,282

residents 65 or older (38% of Summersville)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Summersville has about 149 residents aged 85 or older among 1,282 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 (33% in Nicholas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Summersville 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.

Summersville compared with Nicholas County and West Virginia

Census figure	Summersville	Nicholas County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	38%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	0.8%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,575	$39,917	—

Older residents in towns around Summersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fayetteville, WV	21 mi	753	8
Oak Hill, WV	28 mi	1,458	144
Pinch, WV	35 mi	1,124	225
Beckley, WV	40 mi	3,557	231
Lewisburg, WV	40 mi	883	58
Shady Spring, WV	43 mi	688	19

Nursing homes near Summersville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Summersville Healthcare Center	Summersville, WV	1.2 mi	4 of 5	90	(304) 872-7600
Ansted Center	Ansted, WV	17 mi	2 of 5	60	(304) 658-5271
Webster Healthcare Center	Cowen, WV	18 mi	5 of 5	60	(304) 226-5301
Fayetteville Healthcare Center	Fayetteville, WV	21 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 574-0770
Rainelle Healthcare Center	Rainelle, WV	23 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 438-6127
Clay Healthcare Center	Ivydale, WV	25 mi	3 of 5	60	(304) 286-4204

Hospices serving Summersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	43 mi	(304) 768-8523
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	74 mi	(681) 342-3200
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	100 mi	(304) 864-0884

Straight-line miles from the center of Summersville. 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 Summersville

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 23% of the $5,131 monthly median income of Summersville 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 Summersville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Summersville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Summersville Healthcare Center in Summersville (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ansted Center in Ansted (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Webster Healthcare Center in Cowen (18 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Summersville?

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 23% of the $5,131 monthly median income of Summersville 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.

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