In-Home Personal Care in Williamson, WV

Local figures

Personal Care in Williamson, WV: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (13% in Mingo County)

45%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36% in Mingo County)

56

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

3

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

About 56 Williamson residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 13% in Mingo County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

251 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (45%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

56 of the 616 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Williamson compared with Mingo County and West Virginia

Census figure	Williamson	Mingo County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	13%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	45%	36%	25%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	55%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,924	$36,031	—

Older residents in towns around Williamson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Pikeville, KY	20 mi	1,283	8.8%
Prestonsburg, KY	27 mi	824	22%
Paintsville, KY	31 mi	630	8.6%
Louisa, KY	36 mi	499	13%
Madison, WV	37 mi	746	4.9%
Welch, WV	41 mi	403	4.0%

Home health agencies with aides serving Williamson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dignity Home Health	Chapmanville, WV	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 855-4764
Centerwell Home Health	Chapmanville, WV	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 855-7104
Logan Arh Home Health Agency	Logan, WV	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 752-2535

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamson. 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 Williamson

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 56% of the $2,077 monthly median income of Williamson 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 Williamson: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Williamson?

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 56% of the $2,077 monthly median income of Williamson 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.