Respite Care in Kingwood, WV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kingwood, WV: the local picture

636

residents 65 or older (21% of Kingwood)

56%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Preston County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Kingwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kingwood live with someone: 56% 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 270 Kingwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (42% in Preston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Kingwood compared with Preston County and West Virginia

Census figure	Kingwood	Preston County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	42%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	5.7%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,194	$47,329	—

Older residents in towns around Kingwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brookhaven, WV	14 mi	947	36%
Cheat Lake, WV	16 mi	1,887	28%
Morgantown, WV	18 mi	3,085	30%
Westover, WV	20 mi	606	34%
Grafton, WV	20 mi	914	40%
Fairmont, WV	25 mi	2,918	41%

Hospices serving Kingwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	7.3 mi	(304) 864-0884
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	15 mi	(304) 292-4868
Morgantown Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Morgantown, WV	19 mi	(304) 285-2777
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	38 mi	(681) 342-3200

Nursing homes near Kingwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kingwood Healthcare Center	Kingwood, WV	0.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(304) 329-3195
Majestic Care Of Hopemont	Terra Alta, WV	9.0 mi	1 of 5	98	(304) 789-2411
Garrett County Subacute Unit	Oakland, MD	16 mi	5 of 5	10	(301) 533-4220
Oakland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Oakland, MD	16 mi	1 of 5	100	(301) 334-2319

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingwood. 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 Kingwood

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 30% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Kingwood 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 Kingwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Kingwood?

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

How much does respite care cost in Kingwood?

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 30% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Kingwood 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 Kingwood. 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 Kingwood, WV