Respite Care in Summersville, WV for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Summersville, WV: the local picture

1,282

residents 65 or older (38% of Summersville)

75%

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

26%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Summersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Summersville live with someone: 75% 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 321 Summersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (33% in Nicholas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Summersville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Summersville compared with Nicholas County and West Virginia

Census figure	Summersville	Nicholas County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	38%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.8%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,575	$39,917	—

Older residents in towns around Summersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fayetteville, WV	21 mi	753	28%
Oak Hill, WV	28 mi	1,458	37%
Pinch, WV	35 mi	1,124	36%
Beckley, WV	40 mi	3,557	43%
Lewisburg, WV	40 mi	883	25%
Shady Spring, WV	43 mi	688	26%

Hospices serving Summersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospicecare, Inc	Charleston, WV	43 mi	(304) 768-8523
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	74 mi	(681) 342-3200
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	100 mi	(304) 864-0884

Nursing homes near Summersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Summersville Healthcare Center	Summersville, WV	1.2 mi	4 of 5	90	(304) 872-7600
Ansted Center	Ansted, WV	17 mi	2 of 5	60	(304) 658-5271
Webster Healthcare Center	Cowen, WV	18 mi	5 of 5	60	(304) 226-5301
Fayetteville Healthcare Center	Fayetteville, WV	21 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 574-0770

Straight-line miles from the center of Summersville. 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 Summersville

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 23% of the $5,131 monthly median income of Summersville 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 Summersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Summersville?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Summersville ZIP codes, including Hospicecare, Inc, Wvuhs Home Care, West Virginia Caring.

How much does respite care cost in Summersville?

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 23% of the $5,131 monthly median income of Summersville 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 Summersville. 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 Summersville, WV