Respite Care in Clarksburg, WV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clarksburg, WV: the local picture

2,672

residents 65 or older (17% of Clarksburg)

58%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Harrison County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clarksburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clarksburg live with someone: 58% 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 931 Clarksburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (37% in Harrison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Clarksburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clarksburg compared with Harrison County and West Virginia

Census figure	Clarksburg	Harrison County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	15%	9.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,423	$48,329	—

Older residents in towns around Clarksburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bridgeport, WV	6.8 mi	2,173	33%
Pleasant Valley, WV	17 mi	607	45%
Weston, WV	17 mi	706	38%
Fairmont, WV	18 mi	2,918	41%
Philippi, WV	19 mi	693	29%
Grafton, WV	19 mi	914	40%

Hospices serving Clarksburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	1.6 mi	(681) 342-3200
Adoration Hospice	Buckhannon, WV	21 mi	(304) 473-6800
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	32 mi	(304) 292-4868
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	33 mi	(304) 864-0884
Hospice Of Barbour County	Elkins, WV	37 mi	(304) 823-3922

Nursing homes near Clarksburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clarksburg Healthcare Center	Clarksburg, WV	1.0 mi	4 of 5	110	(304) 624-6500
River Oaks Healthcare Center	Clarksburg, WV	1.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(304) 624-6401
Bridgeport Healthcare Center	Bridgeport, WV	5.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 842-7101
United Transitional Care Center	Bridgeport, WV	7.8 mi	5 of 5	32	(681) 342-5174

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarksburg. 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 Clarksburg

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 31% of the $3,785 monthly median income of Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Clarksburg?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Clarksburg ZIP codes, including Wvuhs Home Care, Adoration Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Clarksburg?

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 31% of the $3,785 monthly median income of Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg. 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 Clarksburg, WV