Respite Care in New Martinsville, WV for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Martinsville, WV: the local picture

1,144

residents 65 or older (22% of New Martinsville)

63%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Wetzel County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Martinsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Martinsville live with someone: 63% 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 356 New Martinsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (40% in Wetzel County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving New Martinsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Martinsville compared with Wetzel County and West Virginia

Census figure	New Martinsville	Wetzel County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	40%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	36%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	7.7%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,287	$44,301	—

Older residents in towns around New Martinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Moundsville, WV	20 mi	1,878	47%
Shadyside, OH	23 mi	722	23%
Bellaire, OH	26 mi	745	33%
Barnesville, OH	29 mi	703	36%
Bethlehem, WV	29 mi	679	21%
St. Clairsville, OH	30 mi	1,454	28%

Hospices serving New Martinsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Journey Hospice	Sistersville, WV	8.7 mi	(304) 447-2464
Valley Hospice, Incorporated	Wheeling, WV	34 mi	(304) 242-1977
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	37 mi	(681) 342-3200
Amedisys Hospice Care	Morgantown, WV	50 mi	(304) 292-4868
West Virginia Caring	Arthurdale, WV	57 mi	(304) 864-0884

Nursing homes near New Martinsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Martinsville Health & Rehab	New Martinsville, WV	0.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(304) 455-2600
Sistersville Center	Sistersville, WV	8.3 mi	1 of 5	68	(304) 652-1032
Arbors At Woodsfield	Woodsfield, OH	15 mi	5 of 5	85	(740) 472-1678
Stellar Care Center	Woodsfield, OH	16 mi	1 of 5	41	(740) 472-0144

Straight-line miles from the center of New Martinsville. 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 New Martinsville

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 $3,857 monthly median income of New Martinsville 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 New Martinsville: common questions

Which hospices serve New Martinsville?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for New Martinsville ZIP codes, including Journey Hospice, Valley Hospice, Incorporated, Wvuhs Home Care.

How much does respite care cost in New Martinsville?

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 $3,857 monthly median income of New Martinsville 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 New Martinsville. 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 New Martinsville, WV