In-Home Care for Veterans in Charles Town, WV

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Charles Town, WV: the local picture

120

veterans aged 65 or older (12% of residents 65+)

966

residents 65 or older (13% of Charles Town)

28%

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

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Jefferson County)

About 120 Charles Town residents aged 65 or older are veterans (12% of that age group; 15% in Jefferson County), out of 524 veterans of all adult ages in town.

28% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Jefferson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Charles Town compared with Jefferson County and West Virginia

Census figure	Charles Town	Jefferson County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	12%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	39%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	17%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,740	$72,704	—

Older residents in towns around Charles Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Ranson, WV	3.2 mi	908	17%
Shannondale, WV	5.2 mi	543	9.8%
Berryville, VA	9.6 mi	1,053	12%
Inwood, WV	11 mi	529	20%
Purcellville, VA	13 mi	876	16%
Lovettsville, VA	13 mi	253	11%

Hospitals near Charles Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jefferson Medical Center	Ranson, WV	2.7 mi	1 of 5	(304) 728-1600
Martinsburg Va Medical Center	Martinsburg, WV	11 mi	4 of 5	(304) 263-0811
Berkeley Medical Center	Martinsburg, WV	14 mi	3 of 5	(304) 264-1000

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Charles Town

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 19% of the $6,228 monthly median income of Charles Town 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 for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Charles Town: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Charles Town?

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 19% of the $6,228 monthly median income of Charles Town 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 the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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.