Parkinson's Care in Bridgeport, WV: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bridgeport, WV: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Harrison County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Harrison County)

2,173

residents 65 or older (23% of Bridgeport)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bridgeport ZIP codes in their service area

460 Bridgeport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 23% in Harrison County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

285 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Bridgeport ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bridgeport compared with Harrison County and West Virginia

Census figure	Bridgeport	Harrison County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	11%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	8.5%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	9.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,605	$48,329	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clarksburg, WV	6.8 mi	2,672	26%
Pleasant Valley, WV	11 mi	607	30%
Grafton, WV	12 mi	914	26%
Fairmont, WV	13 mi	2,918	25%
Philippi, WV	15 mi	693	18%
Buckhannon, WV	21 mi	717	21%

Home health agencies serving Bridgeport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Morgantown, WV	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 296-9898
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	5.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Interim Health Care Of Morgantown	Morgantown, WV	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 598-8900
Care Partners Home Health	Westover, WV	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 285-5500
Stonerise Home Health	Morgantown, WV	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(304) 598-5151
Preston Memorial Homecare	Kingwood, WV	31 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 329-3565

Nursing homes near Bridgeport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgeport Healthcare Center	Bridgeport, WV	1.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 842-7101
Maplewood Healthcare Center	Bridgeport, WV	1.6 mi	4 of 5	77	(304) 842-4135
United Transitional Care Center	Bridgeport, WV	2.0 mi	5 of 5	32	(681) 342-5174

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Bridgeport

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 24% of the $4,967 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Bridgeport: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bridgeport?

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 24% of the $4,967 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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 Parkinson’s Care in Bridgeport, WV