Respite Care in Beckley, WV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Beckley, WV: the local picture

3,557

residents 65 or older (21% of Beckley)

62%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Raleigh County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Beckley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Beckley live with someone: 62% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,452 Beckley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (44% in Raleigh County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Beckley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Beckley compared with Raleigh County and West Virginia

Census figure	Beckley	Raleigh County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	44%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	17%	8.9%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,188	$41,965	—

Older residents in towns around Beckley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shady Spring, WV	6.2 mi	688	26%
Oak Hill, WV	14 mi	1,458	37%
Fayetteville, WV	20 mi	753	28%
Princeton, WV	28 mi	1,364	45%
Welch, WV	34 mi	403	62%
Bluefield, WV	35 mi	2,061	41%

Hospices serving Beckley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern West Virginia, Inc	Beckley, WV	2.8 mi	(304) 255-6404
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	47 mi	(304) 768-8523

Nursing homes near Beckley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of Beckley	Beckley, WV	0.7 mi	4 of 5	199	(304) 256-6600
Pine Lodge	Beckley, WV	1.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 252-6317
Raleigh Center	Daniels, WV	3.6 mi	3 of 5	68	(304) 763-3051
Beckley Healthcare Center	Beckley, WV	3.9 mi	2 of 5	201	(304) 256-1650

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Beckley

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 34% of the $3,432 monthly median income of Beckley 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Beckley: common questions

Which hospices serve Beckley?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Beckley ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Southern West Virginia, Inc, Hospicecare, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Beckley?

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 34% of the $3,432 monthly median income of Beckley 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Beckley. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options covers West Virginia.

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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.

Respite Care in Beckley, WV