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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Wood County)

1.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Wood County)

818

residents 65 or older (27% of Williamstown)

4

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

142 Williamstown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Wood County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

9 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.1%).

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

Williamstown compared with Wood County and West Virginia

Census figure	Williamstown	Wood County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.1%	6.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.0%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,938	$44,117	—

Older residents in towns around Williamstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marietta, OH	1.8 mi	2,940	25%
Devola, OH	5.3 mi	864	25%
Vienna, WV	6.6 mi	2,273	19%
Parkersburg, WV	11 mi	6,319	23%
Belpre, OH	11 mi	1,628	22%
Blennerhassett, WV	14 mi	807	16%

Home health agencies serving Williamstown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Housecalls Home Health	Parkersburg, WV	6.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 422-9293
Centerwell Home Health	Parkersburg, WV	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 424-7172
Adoration Home Health	Vienna, WV	6.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(304) 428-2554
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252

Nursing homes near Williamstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marietta Heights Post Acute	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	not rated	99	(740) 373-8920
Harmar Place Nursing And Rehabilitation	Marietta, OH	1.2 mi	1 of 5	86	(740) 376-5600
Waterview Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Marietta, OH	1.5 mi	4 of 5	80	(740) 434-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamstown. 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 Williamstown

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 30% of the $3,912 monthly median income of Williamstown 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 Williamstown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Williamstown?

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 30% of the $3,912 monthly median income of Williamstown 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 Williamstown, WV