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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Point Pleasant, WV: the local picture

41%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Mason County)

9.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Mason County)

1,143

residents 65 or older (29% of Point Pleasant)

5

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

472 Point Pleasant residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41%; 28% in Mason County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

103 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.0%).

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

Point Pleasant compared with Mason County and West Virginia

Census figure	Point Pleasant	Mason County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	41%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.0%	6.8%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	7.7%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	29%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	6.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,456	$38,295	—

Older residents in towns around Point Pleasant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gallipolis, OH	3.8 mi	884	30%
Ravenswood, WV	21 mi	935	40%
Ripley, WV	23 mi	650	21%
Winfield, WV	26 mi	397	19%
Wellston, OH	29 mi	974	11%
Milton, WV	29 mi	361	46%

Home health agencies serving Point Pleasant

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Ona, WV	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 733-9430
Adoration Home Health	Charleston, WV	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 343-2047
Holzer Home Care, Mason County	Point Pleasant, WV	1.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 675-6380
Pleasant Valley Home Health	Point Pleasant, WV	1.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 675-7400
Stonerise Home Health	Barboursville, WV	33 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 733-1626

Nursing homes near Point Pleasant

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center	Point Pleasant, WV	1.7 mi	5 of 5	100	(304) 675-5236
Holzer Senior Care Center	Bidwell, OH	6.0 mi	3 of 5	41	(740) 446-5001
Abbyshire Place Health And Rehabilitation Center L	Bidwell, OH	6.8 mi	5 of 5	95	(740) 446-7150

Straight-line miles from the center of Point Pleasant. 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 Point Pleasant

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 42% of the $2,788 monthly median income of Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Point Pleasant?

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 42% of the $2,788 monthly median income of Point Pleasant 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.

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