Home Health Aides in Elkins, WV: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Elkins, WV: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Elkins ZIP codes in their service area

$13.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in West Virginia (BLS, May 2025)

1,138

residents 65 or older (17% of Elkins)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Randolph County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Elkins ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in West Virginia earn a median $13.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $11.32 and $14.11.

Elkins has about 1,138 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Elkins compared with Randolph County and West Virginia

Census figure	Elkins	Randolph County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	39%
Residents 65 or older	17%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.0%	1.1%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,688	$37,321	—

Older residents in towns around Elkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Philippi, WV	19 mi	693	29%
Buckhannon, WV	21 mi	717	34%
Grafton, WV	30 mi	914	40%
Bridgeport, WV	33 mi	2,173	33%
Weston, WV	34 mi	706	38%
Clarksburg, WV	36 mi	2,672	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Elkins

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homeplus	Elkins, WV	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(304) 636-5776
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
West Virginia Home Health	Buckhannon, WV	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(304) 473-6802

Straight-line miles from the center of Elkins. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Elkins

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 55% of the $2,141 monthly median income of Elkins 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Elkins: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Elkins?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Elkins ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Homeplus (3.5 of 5), Wvuhs Home Care (3.5 of 5), West Virginia Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Elkins?

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 55% of the $2,141 monthly median income of Elkins 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Elkins, WV