Situated in Berkeley County, Martinsburg offers a comfortable climate with mild summers to its nearly 19,000 residents, 14.6% of whom are seniors. The area has 118 physicians per 100,000 people, lower than the national average of 210, but WVU Medicine’s Berkeley Medical Center is nearby. It offers both primary and specialty care, including geriatrics. Seniors can receive nursing home care in a semiprivate room in Martinsburg for $10,114 per month, lower than the state average of $11,619.
While many seniors need nursing home care, some people may be better suited for other care options. This is especially true for those who don’t require 24/7 skilled nursing services. Assisted living offers assistance with daily living tasks such as bathing or grooming in a homelike community. Home care, on the other hand, can involve either in-home care assistance with daily living tasks or home health care, which provides skilled nursing services on a specific schedule.
This guide covers the cost of nursing homes in Martinsburg and surrounding cities as well as a comparative cost breakdown of various types of senior care. It also lists several local resources that may help seniors make the care decision that is right for them.