Hospice Support in Ravenswood, WV: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ravenswood, WV: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ravenswood ZIP codes

175

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

42%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Jackson County)

Medicare lists 3 hospices whose service area includes Ravenswood ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Adoration Hospice in Parkersburg (28 mi) and Amedisys Hospice Of Vienna in Vienna (28 mi).

365 Ravenswood residents 65 or older live alone (42% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Ravenswood compared with Jackson County and West Virginia

Census figure	Ravenswood	Jackson County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	46%	39%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.8%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,997	$43,002	—

Older residents in towns around Ravenswood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ripley, WV	9.7 mi	650	34%
Point Pleasant, WV	21 mi	1,143	38%
Blennerhassett, WV	22 mi	807	18%
Parkersburg, WV	24 mi	6,319	46%
Belpre, OH	24 mi	1,628	29%
Gallipolis, OH	25 mi	884	58%

Hospices serving Ravenswood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Parkersburg, WV	28 mi	(304) 424-3901
Amedisys Hospice Of Vienna	Vienna, WV	28 mi	(304) 424-6270
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	43 mi	(304) 768-8523

Straight-line miles from the center of Ravenswood. 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 Ravenswood

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 36% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Ravenswood?

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 36% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Ravenswood 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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