Respite Care in Martinsburg, WV for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Martinsburg, WV: the local picture

3,096

residents 65 or older (16% of Martinsburg)

61%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Berkeley County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Martinsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Martinsburg live with someone: 61% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,241 Martinsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (32% in Berkeley County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Martinsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Martinsburg compared with Berkeley County and West Virginia

Census figure	Martinsburg	Berkeley County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	12%
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+	65+ with a disability
Inwood, WV	8.3 mi	529	32%
Ranson, WV	11 mi	908	29%
Charles Town, WV	14 mi	966	28%
St. James, MD	15 mi	953	31%
Halfway, MD	16 mi	2,320	38%
Boonsboro, MD	17 mi	576	25%

Hospices serving Martinsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc	Kearneysville, WV	9.4 mi	(304) 264-0406
Hospice Of Washington County, Inc	Hagerstown, MD	18 mi	(301) 791-6360
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	54 mi	(410) 871-8000
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	59 mi	(703) 712-4874
Grant Memorial Hospice	Petersburg, WV	70 mi	(304) 257-2005

Nursing homes near Martinsburg (ask about short stays)

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
War Memorial Hospital	Berkeley Springs, WV	13 mi	5 of 5	16	(304) 258-6502

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 respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Martinsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Martinsburg?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Martinsburg ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc, Hospice Of Washington County, Inc, Bridginglife, Inc..

How much does respite 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Martinsburg. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options covers West Virginia.

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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.

Respite Care in Martinsburg, WV