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West Virginia home care costs, 2026

In West Virginia, a non-medical caregiver runs about $26/hour in 2026 — roughly $4,954/month at a typical 44 hours per week. That's 26% below the national median.

Home care, monthly
$4,954
44 hr/week · $26/hr
Assisted living, monthly
$5,100
Private one-bedroom
Nursing home, monthly
$11,500
Semi-private room
Adult day care, daily
$80
Daytime supervised setting

Stay home vs. assisted living in West Virginia

At 44 hours of in-home help per week, staying home costs about $59,448/year, vs. $61,200/year for assisted living — a difference of $1,752/year in favor of staying home.

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West Virginia
Stay home with help
$4,954
per month
$59,448 per year
Home-care hourly$26
Assisted living$5,100/mo
Nursing home$11,500/mo
Adult day care$80/day

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