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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Williamson, WV: the local picture

56

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

616

residents 65 or older (21% of Williamson)

62%

of residents 65+ report a disability (55% in Mingo County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Williamson has about 56 residents aged 85 or older among 616 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.

62% of residents 65 and older report a disability (55% in Mingo County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Williamson 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.

Williamson compared with Mingo County and West Virginia

Census figure	Williamson	Mingo County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	55%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	0.7%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,924	$36,031	—

Older residents in towns around Williamson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pikeville, KY	20 mi	1,283	207
Prestonsburg, KY	27 mi	824	156
Paintsville, KY	31 mi	630	24
Louisa, KY	36 mi	499	103
Madison, WV	37 mi	746	59
Welch, WV	41 mi	403	31

Nursing homes near Williamson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trinity Health Care Of Mingo	Williamson, WV	1.3 mi	3 of 5	90	(304) 235-7005
Tug Valley Arh Skilled Nursing Facility	South Williamson, KY	1.4 mi	4 of 5	34	(606) 237-1725
Good Shepherd Health And Rehabilitation	Phelps, KY	14 mi	1 of 5	118	(606) 456-8725
Martin County Health Care Facility	Inez, KY	19 mi	4 of 5	65	(606) 298-0091
Pikeville Nursing And Rehab Center, LLC	Pikeville, KY	20 mi	3 of 5	106	(606) 437-7327
Logan Center	Logan, WV	21 mi	3 of 5	66	(304) 752-2273

Hospices serving Williamson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dignity Hospice Of Southern West Virginia, Inc	Chapmanville, WV	25 mi	(304) 855-4764
Hospice Of Huntington	Huntington, WV	52 mi	(304) 529-4217

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamson. 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 Williamson

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 56% of the $2,077 monthly median income of Williamson 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 Williamson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Williamson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Trinity Health Care Of Mingo in Williamson (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Tug Valley Arh Skilled Nursing Facility in South Williamson (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Good Shepherd Health And Rehabilitation in Phelps (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Williamson?

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 56% of the $2,077 monthly median income of Williamson 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 Williamson, WV