Respite Care in Weston, WV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Weston, WV: the local picture

706

residents 65 or older (18% of Weston)

64%

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

38%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Weston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Weston live with someone: 64% 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 267 Weston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (36% in Lewis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Weston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Weston compared with Lewis County and West Virginia

Census figure	Weston	Lewis County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	10%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,722	$37,688	—

Older residents in towns around Weston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Buckhannon, WV	13 mi	717	34%
Clarksburg, WV	17 mi	2,672	36%
Bridgeport, WV	22 mi	2,173	33%
Philippi, WV	23 mi	693	29%
Grafton, WV	32 mi	914	40%
Pleasant Valley, WV	33 mi	607	45%

Hospices serving Weston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Buckhannon, WV	13 mi	(304) 473-6800
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	18 mi	(681) 342-3200
Hospice Of Barbour County	Elkins, WV	34 mi	(304) 823-3922
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	47 mi	(304) 864-0884
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	48 mi	(304) 292-4868

Nursing homes near Weston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestview Manor Healthcare	Jane Lew, WV	6.0 mi	4 of 5	72	(304) 884-7811
St. Joseph's Hospital	Buckhannon, WV	13 mi	5 of 5	16	(304) 473-2000
Holbrook Healthcare Center	Buckhannon, WV	14 mi	1 of 5	120	(304) 472-3280
Clarksburg Healthcare Center	Clarksburg, WV	17 mi	4 of 5	110	(304) 624-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Weston. 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 Weston

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 28% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Weston 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 Weston: common questions

Which hospices serve Weston?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Weston ZIP codes, including Adoration Hospice, Wvuhs Home Care, Hospice Of Barbour County.

How much does respite care cost in Weston?

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 28% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Weston 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 Weston. 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 Weston, WV