Veterans' Home Care in Philippi, WV: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Philippi, WV: the local picture

97

veterans aged 65 or older (14% of residents 65+)

693

residents 65 or older (24% of Philippi)

29%

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

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Barbour County)

About 97 Philippi residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 15% in Barbour County), out of 115 veterans of all adult ages in town.

29% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Barbour County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Philippi compared with Barbour County and West Virginia

Census figure	Philippi	Barbour County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	36%	39%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,583	$38,475	—

Older residents in towns around Philippi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Grafton, WV	13 mi	914	20%
Buckhannon, WV	14 mi	717	13%
Bridgeport, WV	15 mi	2,173	13%
Elkins, WV	19 mi	1,138	20%
Clarksburg, WV	19 mi	2,672	15%
Pleasant Valley, WV	22 mi	607	20%

Hospitals near Philippi

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Vandalia Health Broaddus Hospital	Philippi, WV	1.0 mi	not rated	(304) 457-1760
Grafton City Hospital, Inc	Grafton, WV	14 mi	not rated	(304) 265-0400
United Hospital Center, Inc	Bridgeport, WV	15 mi	4 of 5	(681) 342-1000

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Philippi

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 47% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Philippi 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 a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Philippi: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Philippi?

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 47% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Philippi 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 the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Philippi, WV