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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in McDowell County)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (18% in McDowell County)

403

residents 65 or older (11% of Welch)

4

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

98 Welch residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 33% in McDowell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

75 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (23%).

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

Welch compared with McDowell County and West Virginia

Census figure	Welch	McDowell County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	33%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	23%	18%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	12%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	11%	8.0%

Older residents in towns around Welch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tazewell, VA	21 mi	1,062	22%
Bluefield, VA	22 mi	1,257	24%
Bluefield, WV	24 mi	2,061	24%
Richlands, VA	26 mi	1,295	29%
Princeton, WV	27 mi	1,364	34%
Shady Spring, WV	33 mi	688	9.7%

Home health agencies serving Welch

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Beckley, WV	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 255-5263
Adoration Home Health	Beckley, WV	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 253-2273
Pch Home Health	Princeton, WV	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(304) 323-3069
Otterbein Home Health, LLC	Lebanon, OH	197 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 696-8565

Nursing homes near Welch

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcdowell Healthcare Center	Gary, WV	5.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(304) 448-2121
Wyoming Healthcare Center	New Richmond, WV	12 mi	3 of 5	60	(304) 294-7586
Heritage Hall Tazewell	Tazewell, VA	22 mi	2 of 5	180	(276) 988-2515

Straight-line miles from the center of Welch. 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 Welch

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. 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 Welch: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Welch?

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. 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 Welch, WV