Hospice Support in Philippi, WV: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Philippi, WV: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Philippi ZIP codes

98

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Barbour County)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Barbour County)

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes Philippi ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Wvuhs Home Care in Clarksburg (18 mi) and Hospice Of Barbour County in Elkins (19 mi).

261 Philippi residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Philippi compared with Barbour County and West Virginia

Census figure	Philippi	Barbour County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	12%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,583	$38,475	—

Older residents in towns around Philippi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Grafton, WV	13 mi	914	32%
Buckhannon, WV	14 mi	717	37%
Bridgeport, WV	15 mi	2,173	34%
Elkins, WV	19 mi	1,138	46%
Clarksburg, WV	19 mi	2,672	42%
Pleasant Valley, WV	22 mi	607	27%

Hospices serving Philippi

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	18 mi	(681) 342-3200
Hospice Of Barbour County	Elkins, WV	19 mi	(304) 823-3922
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	27 mi	(304) 864-0884
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	32 mi	(304) 292-4868

Straight-line miles from the center of Philippi. 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 Philippi

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 47% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Philippi 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 Philippi: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Philippi?

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 47% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Philippi 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.

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