Respite Care in Point Pleasant, WV for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Point Pleasant, WV: the local picture

1,143

residents 65 or older (29% of Point Pleasant)

62%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Mason County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Point Pleasant ZIP codes

Most older adults in Point Pleasant 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 533 Point Pleasant residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (39% in Mason County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Point Pleasant ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Point Pleasant compared with Mason County and West Virginia

Census figure	Point Pleasant	Mason County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	39%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	29%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	8.1%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	6.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,456	$38,295	—

Older residents in towns around Point Pleasant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gallipolis, OH	3.8 mi	884	37%
Ravenswood, WV	21 mi	935	53%
Ripley, WV	23 mi	650	44%
Winfield, WV	26 mi	397	55%
Wellston, OH	29 mi	974	31%
Milton, WV	29 mi	361	58%

Hospices serving Point Pleasant

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Huntington	Huntington, WV	34 mi	(304) 529-4217

Nursing homes near Point Pleasant (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasant Valley Healthcare Center	Point Pleasant, WV	1.7 mi	5 of 5	100	(304) 675-5236
Holzer Senior Care Center	Bidwell, OH	6.0 mi	3 of 5	41	(740) 446-5001
Abbyshire Place Health And Rehabilitation Center L	Bidwell, OH	6.8 mi	5 of 5	95	(740) 446-7150
Arbors At Gallipolis	Gallipolis, OH	7.0 mi	2 of 5	99	(740) 446-7112

Straight-line miles from the center of Point Pleasant. 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 Point Pleasant

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 42% of the $2,788 monthly median income of Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant: common questions

Which hospices serve Point Pleasant?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Point Pleasant ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Huntington.

How much does respite care cost in Point Pleasant?

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 42% of the $2,788 monthly median income of Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant. 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 Point Pleasant, WV