Hospice Support in Wheeling, WV: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Wheeling, WV: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wheeling ZIP codes

987

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

47%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (40% in Ohio County)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Ohio County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Wheeling ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Valley Hospice, Incorporated in Wheeling (3.2 mi) and Valley Hospice Inc in Rayland (9.3 mi).

3,048 Wheeling residents 65 or older live alone (47% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Wheeling compared with Ohio County and West Virginia

Census figure	Wheeling	Ohio County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	40%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	39%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	4.6%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	26%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,102	$46,508	—

Older residents in towns around Wheeling

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Bethlehem, WV	2.0 mi	679	31%
Martins Ferry, OH	2.7 mi	1,250	45%
Bellaire, OH	4.8 mi	745	53%
Shadyside, OH	7.6 mi	722	35%
St. Clairsville, OH	11 mi	1,454	36%
Moundsville, WV	11 mi	1,878	35%

Hospices serving Wheeling

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valley Hospice, Incorporated	Wheeling, WV	3.2 mi	(304) 242-1977
Valley Hospice Inc	Rayland, OH	9.3 mi	(740) 859-5650
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	15 mi	(740) 699-2300
Amedisys Hospice	Saint Clairsville, OH	15 mi	(740) 526-0970
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	53 mi	(304) 292-4868
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	66 mi	(330) 797-8940

Straight-line miles from the center of Wheeling. 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 Wheeling

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 34% of the $3,425 monthly median income of Wheeling 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 Wheeling: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Wheeling?

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 34% of the $3,425 monthly median income of Wheeling 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 Wheeling, WV