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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Williamstown, WV: the local picture

73

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

818

residents 65 or older (27% of Williamstown)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Williamstown has about 73 residents aged 85 or older among 818 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Wood County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Williamstown 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.

Williamstown compared with Wood County and West Virginia

Census figure	Williamstown	Wood County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	9.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	1.1%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,938	$44,117	—

Older residents in towns around Williamstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Marietta, OH	1.8 mi	2,940	463
Devola, OH	5.3 mi	864	119
Vienna, WV	6.6 mi	2,273	324
Parkersburg, WV	11 mi	6,319	667
Belpre, OH	11 mi	1,628	205
Blennerhassett, WV	14 mi	807	71

Nursing homes near Williamstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marietta Heights Post Acute	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	not rated	99	(740) 373-8920
Harmar Place Nursing And Rehabilitation	Marietta, OH	1.2 mi	1 of 5	86	(740) 376-5600
Waterview Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Marietta, OH	1.5 mi	4 of 5	80	(740) 434-5900
Arbors At Marietta	Marietta, OH	1.6 mi	2 of 5	133	(740) 373-3597
Worthington Healthcare Center	Parkersburg, WV	8.4 mi	2 of 5	105	(304) 485-7447
Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center	Parkersburg, WV	9.2 mi	2 of 5	150	(304) 485-6476

Hospices serving Williamstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Parkersburg, WV	6.9 mi	(304) 424-3901
Amedisys Hospice Of Vienna	Vienna, WV	6.9 mi	(304) 424-6270
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	83 mi	(304) 292-4868
Hospice Of Huntington	Huntington, WV	86 mi	(304) 529-4217

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamstown. 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 Williamstown

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 30% of the $3,912 monthly median income of Williamstown 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 Williamstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Williamstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marietta Heights Post Acute in Marietta (1.0 mi, not rated overall); Harmar Place Nursing And Rehabilitation in Marietta (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Waterview Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation in Marietta (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Williamstown?

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 30% of the $3,912 monthly median income of Williamstown 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 Williamstown, WV