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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Pea Ridge, WV: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Cabell County)

7.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.9% in Cabell County)

1,550

residents 65 or older (22% of Pea Ridge)

0

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

362 Pea Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 30% in Cabell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

121 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.9%).

Pea Ridge compared with Cabell County and West Virginia

Census figure	Pea Ridge	Cabell County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	30%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.9%	9.9%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	11%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	10%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,202	$48,421	—

Older residents in towns around Pea Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Barboursville, WV	1.6 mi	878	18%
Huntington, WV	6.2 mi	8,425	29%
Milton, WV	10 mi	361	46%
Burlington, OH	11 mi	716	68%
Culloden, WV	14 mi	821	39%
South Point, OH	14 mi	673	26%

Nursing homes near Pea Ridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Mary's Hospital	Huntington, WV	4.5 mi	5 of 5	19	(304) 526-8983
Huntington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Huntington, WV	5.6 mi	2 of 5	186	(304) 529-6031
Heritage Center	Huntington, WV	6.3 mi	1 of 5	160	(304) 525-7622

Straight-line miles from the center of Pea Ridge. 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 Pea Ridge

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 27% of the $4,267 monthly median income of Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pea Ridge?

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 27% of the $4,267 monthly median income of Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge, WV