Respite Care in Parkersburg, WV for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parkersburg, WV: the local picture

6,319

residents 65 or older (22% of Parkersburg)

54%

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

34%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parkersburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parkersburg live with someone: 54% 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 2,046 Parkersburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Wood County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Parkersburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Parkersburg compared with Wood County and West Virginia

Census figure	Parkersburg	Wood County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,469	$44,117	—

Older residents in towns around Parkersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Belpre, OH	2.9 mi	1,628	39%
Vienna, WV	4.3 mi	2,273	33%
Blennerhassett, WV	4.7 mi	807	29%
Williamstown, WV	11 mi	818	31%
Marietta, OH	12 mi	2,940	34%
Devola, OH	15 mi	864	30%

Hospices serving Parkersburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Vienna	Vienna, WV	4.4 mi	(304) 424-6270
Adoration Hospice	Parkersburg, WV	4.4 mi	(304) 424-3901
Journey Hospice	Sistersville, WV	36 mi	(304) 447-2464
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	63 mi	(304) 768-8523
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	64 mi	(681) 342-3200

Nursing homes near Parkersburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center	Parkersburg, WV	1.4 mi	2 of 5	150	(304) 485-6476
Willows Center	Parkersburg, WV	1.5 mi	1 of 5	97	(304) 428-5573
Parkersburg Center	Parkersburg, WV	2.2 mi	1 of 5	66	(304) 485-5511
Worthington Healthcare Center	Parkersburg, WV	2.3 mi	2 of 5	105	(304) 485-7447

Straight-line miles from the center of Parkersburg. 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 Parkersburg

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 36% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Parkersburg?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Parkersburg ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Vienna, Adoration Hospice, Journey Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Parkersburg?

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 36% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg. 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 Parkersburg, WV