Senior Transportation in Point Pleasant, WV

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Point Pleasant, WV: the local picture

8.7%

of households have no vehicle (6.1% in Mason County)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Point Pleasant)

1,143

residents 65 or older (29% of Point Pleasant)

47%

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

About 171 Point Pleasant households, 8.7%, have no vehicle (6.1% in Mason 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 Point Pleasant: Rivers Health in Point Pleasant (1.4 mi); Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis (5.8 mi); Jackson General Hospital in Ripley (23 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

47% 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.

Point Pleasant compared with Mason County and West Virginia

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

Older residents in towns around Point Pleasant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Gallipolis, OH	3.8 mi	884	16%
Ravenswood, WV	21 mi	935	35%
Ripley, WV	23 mi	650	9.4%
Winfield, WV	26 mi	397	2.0%
Wellston, OH	29 mi	974	3.1%
Milton, WV	29 mi	361	0.8%

Hospitals near Point Pleasant

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rivers Health	Point Pleasant, WV	1.4 mi	1 of 5	(304) 675-4340
Holzer Medical Center	Gallipolis, OH	5.8 mi	4 of 5	(740) 446-5030
Jackson General Hospital	Ripley, WV	23 mi	3 of 5	(304) 372-2731
Holzer Medical Center Jackson	Jackson, OH	31 mi	3 of 5	(740) 395-8500

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 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 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 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 Point Pleasant: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Point Pleasant?

Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, about 1.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Point Pleasant (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (304) 675-4340. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation 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 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).

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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.

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