In-Home Personal Care in St. Albans, WV

Local figures

Personal Care in St. Albans, WV: the local picture

9.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.9% in Kanawha County)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Kanawha County)

412

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

8

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Albans ZIP codes in their service area

About 245 St. Albans residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.3%; 6.9% in Kanawha County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

591 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

412 of the 2,646 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

St. Albans compared with Kanawha County and West Virginia

Census figure	St. Albans	Kanawha County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.3%	6.9%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,052	$51,172	—

Older residents in towns around St. Albans

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Nitro, WV	2.4 mi	1,330	7.7%
Dunbar, WV	4.5 mi	1,618	19%
Cross Lanes, WV	4.8 mi	2,226	7.9%
South Charleston, WV	6.4 mi	2,876	4.5%
Teays Valley, WV	7.5 mi	2,900	4.6%
Charleston, WV	10 mi	10,007	6.8%

Home health agencies with aides serving St. Albans

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Charleston, WV	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 343-2047
St Mary's Home Health Service	Huntington, WV	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 733-5010
Mountaineer Homecare	Charleston, WV	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(304) 720-0205
Personal Touch Home Care Of W. Va, Inc.	Hurricane, WV	10 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 202-3864
Stonerise Home Health	Barboursville, WV	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 733-1626

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Albans. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in St. Albans

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 29% of the $4,088 monthly median income of St. Albans 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in St. Albans: common questions

How much does personal care cost in St. Albans?

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 29% of the $4,088 monthly median income of St. Albans 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.