Parkinson's Care in Martins Ferry, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Martins Ferry, OH: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Belmont County)

3.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Belmont County)

1,250

residents 65 or older (20% of Martins Ferry)

7

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

331 Martins Ferry residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 20% in Belmont County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

40 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.3%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Martins Ferry ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Martins Ferry compared with Belmont County and Ohio

Census figure	Martins Ferry	Belmont County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	8.3%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,693	$45,681	—

Older residents in towns around Martins Ferry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wheeling, WV	2.7 mi	6,812	23%
Bethlehem, WV	4.7 mi	679	9.4%
Bellaire, OH	6.1 mi	745	29%
St. Clairsville, OH	9.2 mi	1,454	15%
Shadyside, OH	9.2 mi	722	21%
Moundsville, WV	13 mi	1,878	32%

Home health agencies serving Martins Ferry

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Interim Healthcare Of Bridgeport	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 635-0045
Capital Health Home Care	Wintersville, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 264-8815
Carter Healthcare	Steubenville, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(740) 264-6311
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-2300

Nursing homes near Martins Ferry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peterson Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Wheeling, WV	2.5 mi	3 of 5	150	(304) 234-0500
Good Shepherd Nursing Home	Wheeling, WV	3.2 mi	3 of 5	192	(304) 242-1093
Continuous Care Center Wheeling Hospital	Wheeling, WV	3.2 mi	5 of 5	144	(304) 243-3800

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Martins Ferry

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Martins Ferry: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Martins Ferry?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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 Parkinson’s Care in Martins Ferry, OH