In-Home Care for Veterans in Ravenswood, WV

Local figures

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

179

veterans aged 65 or older (19% of residents 65+)

935

residents 65 or older (24% of Ravenswood)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Jackson County)

42%

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

About 179 Ravenswood residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 18% in Jackson County), out of 210 veterans of all adult ages in town.

53% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Jackson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Ravenswood compared with Jackson County and West Virginia

Census figure	Ravenswood	Jackson County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	46%	39%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,997	$43,002	—

Older residents in towns around Ravenswood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Ripley, WV	9.7 mi	650	17%
Point Pleasant, WV	21 mi	1,143	9.4%
Blennerhassett, WV	22 mi	807	12%
Parkersburg, WV	24 mi	6,319	15%
Belpre, OH	24 mi	1,628	17%
Gallipolis, OH	25 mi	884	13%

Hospitals near Ravenswood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jackson General Hospital	Ripley, WV	11 mi	3 of 5	(304) 372-2731
Rivers Health	Point Pleasant, WV	20 mi	1 of 5	(304) 675-4340
Camden Clark Medical Center	Parkersburg, WV	25 mi	2 of 5	(304) 424-2111

Straight-line miles from the center of Ravenswood. 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 Ravenswood

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 36% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Ravenswood?

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 36% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Ravenswood 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.