Respite Care in Philippi, WV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Philippi, WV: the local picture

693

residents 65 or older (24% of Philippi)

62%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Barbour County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Philippi ZIP codes

Most older adults in Philippi live with someone: 62% 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 199 Philippi residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (36% in Barbour County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Philippi compared with Barbour County and West Virginia

Census figure	Philippi	Barbour County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,583	$38,475	—

Older residents in towns around Philippi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grafton, WV	13 mi	914	40%
Buckhannon, WV	14 mi	717	34%
Bridgeport, WV	15 mi	2,173	33%
Elkins, WV	19 mi	1,138	32%
Clarksburg, WV	19 mi	2,672	36%
Pleasant Valley, WV	22 mi	607	45%

Hospices serving Philippi

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	18 mi	(681) 342-3200
Hospice Of Barbour County	Elkins, WV	19 mi	(304) 823-3922
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	27 mi	(304) 864-0884
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	32 mi	(304) 292-4868

Nursing homes near Philippi (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mansfield Place	Philippi, WV	0.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 457-1760
Tygart Valley Health & Rehabilitation	Belington, WV	10 mi	3 of 5	60	(304) 823-2555
Rosewood Center	Grafton, WV	13 mi	2 of 5	69	(304) 265-0095
Maplewood Healthcare Center	Bridgeport, WV	13 mi	4 of 5	77	(304) 842-4135

Straight-line miles from the center of Philippi. 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 Philippi

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 47% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Philippi 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 Philippi: common questions

Which hospices serve Philippi?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Philippi ZIP codes, including Wvuhs Home Care, Hospice Of Barbour County, West Virginia Caring.

How much does respite care cost in Philippi?

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 47% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Philippi 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 Philippi. 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 Philippi, WV