In-Home Care for Veterans in Williamstown, WV

Local figures

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

101

veterans aged 65 or older (12% of residents 65+)

818

residents 65 or older (27% of Williamstown)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Wood County)

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Wood County)

About 101 Williamstown residents aged 65 or older are veterans (12% of that age group; 14% in Wood County), out of 272 veterans of all adult ages in town.

31% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Wood County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Williamstown compared with Wood County and West Virginia

Census figure	Williamstown	Wood County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	12%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	39%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,938	$44,117	—

Older residents in towns around Williamstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Marietta, OH	1.8 mi	2,940	15%
Devola, OH	5.3 mi	864	17%
Vienna, WV	6.6 mi	2,273	14%
Parkersburg, WV	11 mi	6,319	15%
Belpre, OH	11 mi	1,628	17%
Blennerhassett, WV	14 mi	807	12%

Hospitals near Williamstown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marietta Memorial Hospital	Marietta, OH	2.1 mi	3 of 5	(740) 374-1400
Selby General Hospital	Marietta, OH	2.1 mi	not rated	(740) 568-2000
Camden Clark Medical Center	Parkersburg, WV	10 mi	2 of 5	(304) 424-2111

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamstown. 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 Williamstown

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 $3,912 monthly median income of Williamstown 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 Williamstown: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Williamstown?

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 $3,912 monthly median income of Williamstown 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.