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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Mineral County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Mineral County)

1,104

residents 65 or older (23% of Keyser)

4

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

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

172 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Keyser ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Keyser compared with Mineral County and West Virginia

Census figure	Keyser	Mineral County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	8.7%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	9.1%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	22%	8.7%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,920	$53,327	—

Older residents in towns around Keyser

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cresaptown, MD	13 mi	657	23%
Frostburg, MD	15 mi	1,137	34%
La Vale, MD	18 mi	1,108	22%
Cumberland, MD	19 mi	4,370	30%
Moorefield, WV	26 mi	435	25%
Kingwood, WV	37 mi	636	31%

Home health agencies serving Keyser

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Health Home Health/West Virginia	Romney, WV	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 797-3787
Grant Memorial Homecare	Petersburg, WV	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(304) 257-1015
Valley Health Home Health	Winchester, VA	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 536-5200
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	73 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252

Nursing homes near Keyser

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Keyser Healthcare Center	Keyser, WV	0.9 mi	2 of 5	122	(304) 788-3415
Moran Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Westernport, MD	5.5 mi	2 of 5	130	(301) 359-3000
Egle Nursing Home	Lonaconing, MD	8.6 mi	1 of 5	66	(301) 463-5451

Straight-line miles from the center of Keyser. 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 Keyser

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 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Keyser 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 Keyser: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Keyser?

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 32% of the $3,660 monthly median income of Keyser 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 Keyser, WV