Stroke Recovery Care in Westover, WV: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Westover, WV: the local picture

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Morgantown)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Monongalia County)

2.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.9% in Monongalia County)

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list Westover ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Westover: West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc in Morgantown (1.7 mi); Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown (2.7 mi); Mon Health Marion in Whitehall (16 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

17 Westover residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.8%; 4.9% in Monongalia County), and 82 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Westover compared with Monongalia County and West Virginia

Census figure	Westover	Monongalia County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	4.9%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	6.7%	9.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	7.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,019	$55,511	—

Older residents in towns around Westover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Morgantown, WV	2.3 mi	3,085	3.4%
Brookhaven, WV	6.0 mi	947	5.7%
Cheat Lake, WV	7.8 mi	1,887	2.1%
Fairmont, WV	14 mi	2,918	6.5%
Pleasant Valley, WV	15 mi	607	4.1%
Masontown, PA	15 mi	528	16%

Hospitals near Westover

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc	Morgantown, WV	1.7 mi	3 of 5	(304) 598-4000
Mon Health Medical Center	Morgantown, WV	2.7 mi	4 of 5	(304) 598-1200
Mon Health Marion	Whitehall, WV	16 mi	not rated	(304) 333-1150
Preston Memorial Hospital	Kingwood, WV	18 mi	not rated	(304) 329-1400

Home health agencies serving Westover

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Morgantown, WV	4.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(304) 296-9898
Interim Health Care Of Morgantown	Morgantown, WV	4.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 598-8900
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Care Partners Home Health	Westover, WV	1.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 285-5500
Stonerise Home Health	Morgantown, WV	2.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(304) 598-5151

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Westover

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 30% of the $3,918 monthly median income of Westover 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 for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

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

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Westover: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Westover?

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 30% of the $3,918 monthly median income of Westover 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).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Westover, WV