Respite Care in Pea Ridge, WV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pea Ridge, WV: the local picture

1,550

residents 65 or older (22% of Pea Ridge)

55%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Cabell County)

0

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pea Ridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pea Ridge live with someone: 55% 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 473 Pea Ridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (41% in Cabell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Pea Ridge compared with Cabell County and West Virginia

Census figure	Pea Ridge	Cabell County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	41%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	10%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,202	$48,421	—

Older residents in towns around Pea Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Barboursville, WV	1.6 mi	878	37%
Huntington, WV	6.2 mi	8,425	41%
Milton, WV	10 mi	361	58%
Burlington, OH	11 mi	716	74%
Culloden, WV	14 mi	821	51%
South Point, OH	14 mi	673	41%

Nursing homes near Pea Ridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Mary's Hospital	Huntington, WV	4.5 mi	5 of 5	19	(304) 526-8983
Huntington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Huntington, WV	5.6 mi	2 of 5	186	(304) 529-6031
Heritage Center	Huntington, WV	6.3 mi	1 of 5	160	(304) 525-7622
Madison Park Healthcare	Huntington, WV	7.9 mi	5 of 5	41	(304) 522-0032

Straight-line miles from the center of Pea Ridge. 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 Pea Ridge

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 27% of the $4,267 monthly median income of Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge: common questions

How much does respite care cost in Pea Ridge?

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 27% of the $4,267 monthly median income of Pea Ridge 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). 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 Pea Ridge, WV