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

Local figures

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

21%

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

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Upshur County)

717

residents 65 or older (14% of Buckhannon)

6

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

144 Buckhannon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 23% in Upshur County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

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

Buckhannon compared with Upshur County and West Virginia

Census figure	Buckhannon	Upshur County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	7.2%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	6.2%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	16%	8.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,722	$46,005	—

Older residents in towns around Buckhannon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Weston, WV	13 mi	706	29%
Philippi, WV	14 mi	693	18%
Clarksburg, WV	20 mi	2,672	26%
Elkins, WV	21 mi	1,138	21%
Bridgeport, WV	21 mi	2,173	22%
Grafton, WV	27 mi	914	26%

Home health agencies serving Buckhannon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Morgantown, WV	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 296-9898
Homeplus	Elkins, WV	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(304) 636-5776
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	21 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	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 598-8900
West Virginia Home Health	Buckhannon, WV	1.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(304) 473-6802
Preston Memorial Homecare	Kingwood, WV	44 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 329-3565

Nursing homes near Buckhannon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Joseph's Hospital	Buckhannon, WV	0.7 mi	5 of 5	16	(304) 473-2000
Holbrook Healthcare Center	Buckhannon, WV	1.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 472-3280
Crestview Manor Healthcare	Jane Lew, WV	12 mi	4 of 5	72	(304) 884-7811

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhannon. 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 Buckhannon

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 26% of the $4,560 monthly median income of Buckhannon 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 Buckhannon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Buckhannon?

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 26% of the $4,560 monthly median income of Buckhannon 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 Buckhannon, WV