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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Marion County)

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Marion County)

2,918

residents 65 or older (16% of Fairmont)

5

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

710 Fairmont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Marion County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

268 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Fairmont ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fairmont compared with Marion County and West Virginia

Census figure	Fairmont	Marion County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	9.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	6.2%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,490	$51,100	—

Older residents in towns around Fairmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pleasant Valley, WV	1.7 mi	607	30%
Grafton, WV	12 mi	914	26%
Bridgeport, WV	13 mi	2,173	22%
Westover, WV	14 mi	606	14%
Morgantown, WV	15 mi	3,085	19%
Brookhaven, WV	17 mi	947	22%

Home health agencies serving Fairmont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Morgantown, WV	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 296-9898
Interim Health Care Of Morgantown	Morgantown, WV	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 598-8900
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Care Partners Home Health	Westover, WV	13 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	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(304) 598-5151

Nursing homes near Fairmont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of Manchin	Fairmont, WV	0.8 mi	4 of 5	41	(304) 363-2500
Fairmont Medical Center	Fairmont, WV	0.8 mi	5 of 5	30	(304) 534-7810
Fairmont Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC	Fairmont, WV	1.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 363-5633

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairmont. 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 Fairmont

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 31% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Fairmont 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 Fairmont: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fairmont?

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 31% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Fairmont 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 Fairmont, WV