Dementia Care in Martinsburg, WV: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Martinsburg, WV: the local picture

140

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

3,096

residents 65 or older (16% of Martinsburg)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Berkeley County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Martinsburg has about 140 residents aged 85 or older among 3,096 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Berkeley County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Martinsburg residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Martinsburg compared with Berkeley County and West Virginia

Census figure	Martinsburg	Berkeley County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.4%	5.8%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,688	$57,646	—

Older residents in towns around Martinsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Inwood, WV	8.3 mi	529	99
Ranson, WV	11 mi	908	127
Charles Town, WV	14 mi	966	47
St. James, MD	15 mi	953	95
Halfway, MD	16 mi	2,320	420
Boonsboro, MD	17 mi	576	170

Nursing homes near Martinsburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Martinsburg Healthcare Center	Martinsburg, WV	2.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(304) 263-8921
Care Haven Center	Martinsburg, WV	3.1 mi	5 of 5	68	(304) 263-0933
Canterbury Center	Shepherdstown, WV	8.7 mi	3 of 5	62	(304) 876-9422
War Memorial Hospital	Berkeley Springs, WV	13 mi	5 of 5	16	(304) 258-6502
Williamsport Health And Rehabilitation Center	Williamsport, MD	13 mi	1 of 5	121	(301) 223-7971
Shenandoah Center	Charles Town, WV	14 mi	2 of 5	78	(304) 724-1101

Hospices serving Martinsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc	Kearneysville, WV	9.4 mi	(304) 264-0406
Hospice Of Washington County, Inc	Hagerstown, MD	18 mi	(301) 791-6360
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	54 mi	(410) 871-8000
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	59 mi	(703) 712-4874

Straight-line miles from the center of Martinsburg. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Martinsburg

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 $3,891 monthly median income of Martinsburg 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Martinsburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Martinsburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Martinsburg Healthcare Center in Martinsburg (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Care Haven Center in Martinsburg (3.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Canterbury Center in Shepherdstown (8.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Martinsburg?

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 $3,891 monthly median income of Martinsburg 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Martinsburg, WV