Respite Care in Hurricane, WV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hurricane, WV: the local picture

1,337

residents 65 or older (20% of Hurricane)

75%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Putnam County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hurricane ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hurricane live with someone: 75% 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 400 Hurricane residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (31% in Putnam County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Hurricane ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hurricane compared with Putnam County and West Virginia

Census figure	Hurricane	Putnam County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	7.6%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	5.0%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,583	$52,699	—

Older residents in towns around Hurricane

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Culloden, WV	3.0 mi	821	51%
Teays Valley, WV	5.3 mi	2,900	25%
Milton, WV	6.4 mi	361	58%
Winfield, WV	9.9 mi	397	55%
St. Albans, WV	11 mi	2,646	34%
Nitro, WV	11 mi	1,330	35%

Hospices serving Hurricane

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	22 mi	(304) 768-8523
Hospice Of Huntington	Huntington, WV	23 mi	(304) 529-4217
Community Hospice	Ashland, KY	34 mi	(606) 329-1890

Nursing homes near Hurricane (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Putnam Center	Hurricane, WV	4.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 757-6805
Cabell Healthcare Center	Culloden, WV	4.2 mi	4 of 5	90	(304) 390-5709
Teays Valley Center	Hurricane, WV	4.4 mi	2 of 5	124	(304) 757-7826
Lincoln Healthcare Center	Hamlin, WV	11 mi	5 of 5	60	(304) 824-3133

Straight-line miles from the center of Hurricane. 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 Hurricane

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 22% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Hurricane 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 Hurricane: common questions

Which hospices serve Hurricane?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Hurricane ZIP codes, including Hospicecare, Inc, Hospice Of Huntington, Community Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hurricane?

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 22% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Hurricane 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 Hurricane. 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.

More near Hurricane

More senior care near Hurricane

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Hurricane

More for Hurricane families

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 Hurricane, WV