Hospice Support in Morgantown, WV: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Morgantown, WV: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Morgantown ZIP codes

283

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Monongalia County)

30%

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

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Morgantown ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Morgantown Hospice, An Amedisys Partner in Morgantown (0.9 mi) and Amedisys Hospice Care in Morgantown (3.2 mi).

1,242 Morgantown residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Morgantown compared with Monongalia County and West Virginia

Census figure	Morgantown	Monongalia County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	4.9%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	9.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,519	$55,511	—

Older residents in towns around Morgantown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Westover, WV	2.3 mi	606	39%
Brookhaven, WV	4.0 mi	947	25%
Cheat Lake, WV	5.6 mi	1,887	28%
Masontown, PA	15 mi	528	46%
Fairmont, WV	15 mi	2,918	37%
Pleasant Valley, WV	17 mi	607	27%

Hospices serving Morgantown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Morgantown Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Morgantown, WV	0.9 mi	(304) 285-2777
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	3.2 mi	(304) 292-4868
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	12 mi	(304) 864-0884
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	32 mi	(681) 342-3200
Amedisys Hospice Of Vienna	Vienna, WV	88 mi	(304) 424-6270
Hospice Compassus - Southern West Virginia	Princeton, WV	168 mi	(304) 431-2000

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Morgantown

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Morgantown 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Morgantown: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Morgantown?

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 28% of the $4,127 monthly median income of Morgantown 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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 Hospice Support in Morgantown, WV