Home Health Aides in Ranson, WV: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ranson, WV: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ranson ZIP codes in their service area

$13.47

median hourly wage of home care aides in West Virginia (BLS, May 2025)

908

residents 65 or older (16% of Ranson)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Jefferson County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ranson ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Ranson has about 908 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Ranson compared with Jefferson County and West Virginia

Census figure	Ranson	Jefferson County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	39%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	6.9%	2.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,625	$72,704	—

Older residents in towns around Ranson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Charles Town, WV	3.2 mi	966	28%
Shannondale, WV	7.8 mi	543	17%
Inwood, WV	9.7 mi	529	32%
Martinsburg, WV	11 mi	3,096	40%
Berryville, VA	12 mi	1,053	25%
Lovettsville, VA	13 mi	253	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ranson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Angels Home Health, LLC	Inwood, WV	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 350-8658
Panhandle Home Health, Inc.	Martinsburg, WV	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 263-5680
Valley Health Home Health/West Virginia	Romney, WV	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 797-3787
West Virginia Home Health LLC	Martinsburg, WV	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(304) 260-0147
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	132 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 Ranson. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Ranson

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 15% of the $7,719 monthly median income of Ranson 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 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.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Ranson: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ranson?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Ranson ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Caring Angels Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5), Panhandle Home Health, Inc. (4.5 of 5), Valley Health Home Health/West Virginia (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ranson?

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 15% of the $7,719 monthly median income of Ranson 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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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.

Home Health Aides in Ranson, WV