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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Weirton, WV: the local picture

720

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

4,743

residents 65 or older (25% of Weirton)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Weirton has about 720 residents aged 85 or older among 4,743 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Hancock County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Weirton 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.

Weirton compared with Hancock County and West Virginia

Census figure	Weirton	Hancock County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	1.4%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,417	$49,239	—

Older residents in towns around Weirton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Toronto, OH	4.3 mi	1,322	77
Follansbee, WV	5.1 mi	588	62
Steubenville, OH	5.6 mi	3,303	408
Mingo Junction, OH	6.3 mi	885	100
Wintersville, OH	7.8 mi	838	143
Wellsville, OH	14 mi	599	24

Nursing homes near Weirton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Weirton Geriatric Center	Weirton, WV	0.9 mi	5 of 5	137	(304) 723-4300
Weirton Medical Center	Weirton, WV	2.1 mi	4 of 5	33	(304) 797-6000
Laurels Of Steubenville The	Steubenville, OH	4.6 mi	2 of 5	98	(740) 264-5042
Carriage Inn Of Steubenville	Steubenville, OH	5.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(740) 264-7161
Brightwood Center	Follansbee, WV	6.2 mi	1 of 5	115	(304) 527-1100
Villa Vista Royale LLC	Steubenville, OH	6.3 mi	5 of 5	54	(740) 264-7301

Hospices serving Weirton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice Inc	Rayland, OH	16 mi	(740) 859-5650
Valley Hospice, Incorporated	Wheeling, WV	21 mi	(304) 242-1977
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	43 mi	(330) 797-8940
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	66 mi	(304) 292-4868

Straight-line miles from the center of Weirton. 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 Weirton

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 27% of the $4,368 monthly median income of Weirton 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 Weirton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Weirton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Weirton Geriatric Center in Weirton (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Weirton Medical Center in Weirton (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Laurels Of Steubenville The in Steubenville (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Weirton?

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 27% of the $4,368 monthly median income of Weirton 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 Weirton, WV