Senior care in Charleston.
Across Charleston, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 25301
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 25301
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Charleston.
Charleston is West Virginia’s state capital and the seat of Kanawha County, where the Elk River meets the Kanawha River. We help families across downtown, the East End, the West Side, South Hills, Kanawha City and North Charleston.
Ask any West Virginia home care agency about its state license or registration, its insurance, background checks and caregiver training before care starts.
Tell us where in Charleston you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Kanawha County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Aged and Disabled Waiver in Kanawha County
West Virginia Medicaid’s Aged and Disabled Waiver may pay for a personal attendant at home, case management, adult day care, home changes and an emergency alert button. It is for adults who meet Medicaid rules and need nursing home level care. Call the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services at 866-767-1575 with questions about applying for the Aged and Disabled Waiver. Metro Area Agency on Aging can also point you to local help: 304-720-6858.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Charleston and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Kanawha Valley Senior Services
A nonprofit serving Kanawha County residents age 60 and up since 1967, based on Pennsylvania Avenue in Charleston.
304-348-0707Metro Area Agency on Aging
Plans and funds senior services in 11 counties including Kanawha and Cabell, from its office on Cross Lanes Drive in Cross Lanes.
304-720-6858Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter
The state chapter’s office on 2nd Avenue in Charleston offers dementia help and support across West Virginia.
304-343-2717Do you serve all of Charleston?
Yes. We help families across Charleston and nearby communities, including South Charleston, Dunbar, St. Albans and Cross Lanes.
How much does home care cost in Charleston?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Kanawha County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Charleston?
Start with Metro Area Agency on Aging at 304-720-6858. In Charleston, Kanawha Valley Senior Services is at 304-348-0707.
How do I get help paying for home care in Charleston?
West Virginia Medicaid’s Aged and Disabled Waiver may pay for a personal attendant at home, case management, adult day care, home changes and an emergency alert button. It is for adults who meet Medicaid rules and need nursing home level care. Call the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services at 866-767-1575 with questions about applying for the Aged and Disabled Waiver.
Where can I find dementia support in Charleston?
Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter is at 304-343-2717. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Charleston?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Charleston is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
More cities in West Virginia.
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Cabell County
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Monongalia County
Parkersburg
Wood County
Wheeling
Ohio County
We help families in cities across West Virginia and everywhere in between.
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