Respite Care in Sissonville, WV for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sissonville, WV: the local picture

856

residents 65 or older (24% of Sissonville)

81%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kanawha County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sissonville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sissonville live with someone: 81% 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 216 Sissonville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (37% in Kanawha County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Sissonville compared with Kanawha County and West Virginia

Census figure	Sissonville	Kanawha County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	9.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,268	$51,172	—

Older residents in towns around Sissonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cross Lanes, WV	8.6 mi	2,226	26%
Charleston, WV	11 mi	10,007	34%
Dunbar, WV	11 mi	1,618	49%
Pinch, WV	11 mi	1,124	36%
Nitro, WV	11 mi	1,330	35%
South Charleston, WV	12 mi	2,876	35%

Hospices serving Sissonville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	11 mi	(304) 768-8523

Nursing homes near Sissonville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Ridge Center	Sissonville, WV	0.7 mi	not rated	119	(304) 984-0046
Arthur B Hodges Center, The	Charleston, WV	8.7 mi	4 of 5	20	(304) 720-2740
Meadowbrook Acres	Charleston, WV	9.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(304) 344-4268
Dunbar Center	Dunbar, WV	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(304) 744-4761

Straight-line miles from the center of Sissonville. 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 Sissonville

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 21% of the $5,439 monthly median income of Sissonville 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 Sissonville: common questions

Which hospices serve Sissonville?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Sissonville ZIP codes, including Hospicecare, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Sissonville?

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 21% of the $5,439 monthly median income of Sissonville 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 Sissonville. 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 Sissonville, WV