Respite Care in Cheat Lake, WV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cheat Lake, WV: the local picture

1,887

residents 65 or older (17% of Cheat Lake)

72%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Monongalia County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cheat Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cheat Lake live with someone: 72% 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 520 Cheat Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (33% in Monongalia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Cheat Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cheat Lake compared with Monongalia County and West Virginia

Census figure	Cheat Lake	Monongalia County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	7.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,083	$55,511	—

Older residents in towns around Cheat Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brookhaven, WV	4.4 mi	947	36%
Morgantown, WV	5.6 mi	3,085	30%
Westover, WV	7.8 mi	606	34%
Masontown, PA	13 mi	528	39%
Kingwood, WV	16 mi	636	48%
Leith-Hatfield, PA	16 mi	775	17%

Hospices serving Cheat Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Morgantown Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Morgantown, WV	5.2 mi	(304) 285-2777
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	6.2 mi	(304) 292-4868
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	12 mi	(304) 864-0884
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	37 mi	(681) 342-3200

Nursing homes near Cheat Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madison, The	Morgantown, WV	4.4 mi	2 of 5	62	(304) 285-0692
Sundale Nursing Home	Morgantown, WV	5.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(304) 599-0497
Morgantown Healthcare Center	Morgantown, WV	5.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(304) 285-2720
Morgantown Heights Of Journey	Morgantown, WV	6.1 mi	1 of 5	100	(304) 599-9480

Straight-line miles from the center of Cheat Lake. 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 Cheat Lake

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 19% of the $6,007 monthly median income of Cheat Lake 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 Cheat Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Cheat Lake?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Cheat Lake ZIP codes, including Morgantown Hospice, An Amedisys Partner, Amedisys Hospice Care, West Virginia Caring.

How much does respite care cost in Cheat Lake?

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 19% of the $6,007 monthly median income of Cheat Lake 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 Cheat Lake. 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 Cheat Lake, WV