In-Home Care for Veterans in Martinsburg, WV

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Martinsburg, WV: the local picture

635

veterans aged 65 or older (21% of residents 65+)

3,096

residents 65 or older (16% of Martinsburg)

40%

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

39%

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

About 635 Martinsburg residents aged 65 or older are veterans (21% of that age group; 19% in Berkeley County), out of 1,531 veterans of all adult ages in town.

40% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Berkeley County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Martinsburg compared with Berkeley County and West Virginia

Census figure	Martinsburg	Berkeley County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	21%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	39%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,688	$57,646	—

Older residents in towns around Martinsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Inwood, WV	8.3 mi	529	20%
Ranson, WV	11 mi	908	17%
Charles Town, WV	14 mi	966	12%
St. James, MD	15 mi	953	8.7%
Halfway, MD	16 mi	2,320	17%
Boonsboro, MD	17 mi	576	17%

Hospitals near Martinsburg

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Berkeley Medical Center	Martinsburg, WV	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(304) 264-1000
Martinsburg Va Medical Center	Martinsburg, WV	3.5 mi	4 of 5	(304) 263-0811
Jefferson Medical Center	Ranson, WV	13 mi	1 of 5	(304) 728-1600

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 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 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 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 Martinsburg: common questions

How much does veterans’ home 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 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.