Home Health Aides in Nitro, WV
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Nitro for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Nitro, WV: the local picture
8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Nitro ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.
Nitro has about 1,330 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.
Nitro compared with Kanawha County and West Virginia
| Census figure | Nitro | Kanawha County | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 37% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 22% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.2% | 11% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,869 | $51,172 | — |
Older residents in towns around Nitro
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans, WV | 2.4 mi | 2,646 | 34% |
| Cross Lanes, WV | 2.6 mi | 2,226 | 26% |
| Dunbar, WV | 4.9 mi | 1,618 | 49% |
| Teays Valley, WV | 6.8 mi | 2,900 | 25% |
| South Charleston, WV | 7.2 mi | 2,876 | 35% |
| Winfield, WV | 9.0 mi | 397 | 55% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Nitro
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | South Charleston, WV | 6.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (304) 346-9667 |
| Adoration Home Health | Charleston, WV | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (304) 343-2047 |
| St Mary's Home Health Service | Huntington, WV | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (304) 733-5010 |
| Home Health Of West Virginia | Charleston, WV | 10 mi | 4 of 5 | — | (304) 400-4020 |
| Mountaineer Homecare | Charleston, WV | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (304) 720-0205 |
| Personal Touch Home Care Of W. Va, Inc. | Hurricane, WV | 10 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (304) 202-3864 |
| Stonerise Home Health | Barboursville, WV | 27 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (304) 733-1626 |
| Stonerise Home Health South Charleston | Charleston, WV | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (304) 757-9333 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Nitro. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Nitro
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 26% of the $4,489 monthly median income of Nitro 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.
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.
Home Health Aides in Nitro: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Nitro?
Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Nitro ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), St Mary's Home Health Service (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Nitro?
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 26% of the $4,489 monthly median income of Nitro 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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in St. Albans, WV
- Home Health Aides in Cross Lanes, WV
- Home Health Aides in Dunbar, WV
- Home Health Aides in Teays Valley, WV
- Home Health Aides in South Charleston, WV
- Home Health Aides in Winfield, WV
- Home Health Aides in Charleston, WV
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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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