Home Health Aides in Moorefield, WV
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Home Health Aides in Moorefield, WV: the local picture
3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Moorefield ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.
Home health and personal care aides in West Virginia earn a median $13.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $11.32 and $14.11.
Moorefield has about 435 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.
Moorefield compared with Hardy County and West Virginia
| Census figure | Moorefield | Hardy County | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 41% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 23% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.5% | 12% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 13% | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,243 | $43,750 | — |
Older residents in towns around Moorefield
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser, WV | 26 mi | 1,104 | 34% |
| Woodstock, VA | 27 mi | 938 | 38% |
| Timberville, VA | 32 mi | 422 | 39% |
| Broadway, VA | 33 mi | 870 | 28% |
| Strasburg, VA | 33 mi | 1,192 | 34% |
| Shawneeland, VA | 34 mi | 191 | 24% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Moorefield
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Memorial Homecare | Petersburg, WV | 10 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, medical social work | (304) 257-1015 |
| Valley Health Home Health/West Virginia | Romney, WV | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 797-3787 |
| Wvuhs Home Care | Clarksburg, WV | 75 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (681) 342-3252 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Moorefield. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Moorefield
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 28% of the $4,104 monthly median income of Moorefield 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.
What to know before hiring a home health aide
Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.
Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.
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Home Health Aides in Moorefield: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Moorefield?
Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Moorefield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Grant Memorial Homecare (4 of 5), Valley Health Home Health/West Virginia (4 of 5), Wvuhs Home Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Moorefield?
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 28% of the $4,104 monthly median income of Moorefield 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).
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.
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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Keyser, WV
- Home Health Aides in Woodstock, VA
- Home Health Aides in Timberville, VA
- Home Health Aides in Broadway, VA
- Home Health Aides in Strasburg, VA
- Home Health Aides in Shawneeland, VA
- Home Health Aides in Cresaptown, MD
- Home Health Aides in Luray, VA
- Home Health Aides in Frostburg, MD
- Home Health Aides in Cumberland, MD
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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.
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