Home care costs · WV
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.
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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