In-Home Dementia Care in New Martinsville, WV

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Martinsville, WV: the local picture

132

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,144

residents 65 or older (22% of New Martinsville)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Wetzel County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Martinsville has about 132 residents aged 85 or older among 1,144 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Wetzel County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older New Martinsville 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.

New Martinsville compared with Wetzel County and West Virginia

Census figure	New Martinsville	Wetzel County	West Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	40%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	0.7%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,287	$44,301	—

Older residents in towns around New Martinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Moundsville, WV	20 mi	1,878	226
Shadyside, OH	23 mi	722	92
Bellaire, OH	26 mi	745	105
Barnesville, OH	29 mi	703	69
Bethlehem, WV	29 mi	679	114
St. Clairsville, OH	30 mi	1,454	317

Nursing homes near New Martinsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Martinsville Health & Rehab	New Martinsville, WV	0.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(304) 455-2600
Sistersville Center	Sistersville, WV	8.3 mi	1 of 5	68	(304) 652-1032
Arbors At Woodsfield	Woodsfield, OH	15 mi	5 of 5	85	(740) 472-1678
Stellar Care Center	Woodsfield, OH	16 mi	1 of 5	41	(740) 472-0144
Cameron Healthcare Center	Cameron, WV	20 mi	4 of 5	60	(304) 686-3318
Moundsville Healthcare Center	Moundsville, WV	21 mi	3 of 5	129	(304) 843-1035

Hospices serving New Martinsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journey Hospice	Sistersville, WV	8.7 mi	(304) 447-2464
Valley Hospice, Incorporated	Wheeling, WV	34 mi	(304) 242-1977
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	37 mi	(681) 342-3200
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	50 mi	(304) 292-4868

Straight-line miles from the center of New Martinsville. 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 New Martinsville

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 $3,857 monthly median income of New Martinsville 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 New Martinsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Martinsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are New Martinsville Health & Rehab in New Martinsville (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sistersville Center in Sistersville (8.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Arbors At Woodsfield in Woodsfield (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Martinsville?

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 $3,857 monthly median income of New Martinsville 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 New Martinsville, WV