Parkinson's Care in Martinsburg, WV: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Martinsburg, WV: the local picture

30%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Berkeley County)

3,096

residents 65 or older (16% of Martinsburg)

6

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

925 Martinsburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 20% in Berkeley County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

315 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Martinsburg ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Martinsburg compared with Berkeley County and West Virginia

Census figure	Martinsburg	Berkeley County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.4%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	5.2%	8.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	5.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,688	$57,646	—

Older residents in towns around Martinsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Inwood, WV	8.3 mi	529	15%
Ranson, WV	11 mi	908	17%
Charles Town, WV	14 mi	966	21%
St. James, MD	15 mi	953	12%
Halfway, MD	16 mi	2,320	29%
Boonsboro, MD	17 mi	576	13%

Home health agencies serving Martinsburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Panhandle Home Health, Inc.	Martinsburg, WV	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(304) 263-5680
Caring Angels Home Health, LLC	Inwood, WV	6.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(304) 350-8658
Valley Health Home Health/West Virginia	Romney, WV	42 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	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(304) 260-0147
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	127 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(681) 342-3252
Westminster At Home (Home Health)	Lynchburg, VA	159 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 386-3800

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

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 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 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 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 Martinsburg: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s 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).

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 Martinsburg, WV