Senior Transportation in Hurricane, WV

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Hurricane, WV: the local picture

5.0%

of households have no vehicle (5.0% in Putnam County)

18 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South Charleston)

1,337

residents 65 or older (20% of Hurricane)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Putnam County)

About 145 Hurricane households, 5.0%, have no vehicle (5.0% in Putnam County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Hurricane: Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston (18 mi); St Marys Medical Center in Huntington (20 mi); Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston (22 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Hurricane compared with Putnam County and West Virginia

Census figure	Hurricane	Putnam County	West Virginia
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	5.0%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	39%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	7.6%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,583	$52,699	—

Older residents in towns around Hurricane

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Culloden, WV	3.0 mi	821	3.8%
Teays Valley, WV	5.3 mi	2,900	2.3%
Milton, WV	6.4 mi	361	0.8%
Winfield, WV	9.9 mi	397	2.0%
St. Albans, WV	11 mi	2,646	10%
Nitro, WV	11 mi	1,330	12%

Hospitals near Hurricane

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Thomas Memorial Hospital	South Charleston, WV	18 mi	1 of 5	(304) 766-3600
St Marys Medical Center	Huntington, WV	20 mi	3 of 5	(304) 526-1234
Charleston Area Medical Center	Charleston, WV	22 mi	2 of 5	(304) 388-5432
Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc	Huntington, WV	23 mi	3 of 5	(304) 526-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hurricane. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Hurricane

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 22% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Hurricane 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 caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Hurricane: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hurricane?

Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, about 18 mi in a straight line from the center of Hurricane (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (304) 766-3600. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Hurricane?

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 22% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Hurricane 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 Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

More near Hurricane

More senior care near Hurricane

Senior Transportation in nearby cities

Other care in Hurricane

More for Hurricane families

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.

Senior Transportation and Escorted Rides in Hurricane, WV