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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Martinsburg, WV for 2024

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.

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Nursing Home Costs in Martinsburg, WV

Nursing home care in Martinsburg costs an average of $10,114 for a semiprivate room and $11,513 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In Martinsburg, nursing home care is significantly more than the national average of $7,908 but is more affordable than most of West Virginia, where costs average $11,619 for semiprivate rooms. Martinsburg is also more affordable than Charleston, where costs increase by more than $800, and Beckley, where comparable care costs about $1,400 more per month. Martinsburg is also slightly cheaper than Parkersburg, where nursing home care averages $10,403. Seniors seeking more affordable options can explore Huntington, where the cost drops significantly to $6,844 per month on average.

Martinsburg

$10,114

West Virginia

$11,619

United States

$7,908

Charleston

$12,258

Beckley

$12,958

Huntington

$6,844

Parkersburg

$10,403

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Other types of senior care are available in Martinsburg. Most are more affordable than nursing home care. Both in-home and home health care average about $5,148, nearly half the rate of nursing home care. Assisted living facilities cost less, averaging $4,630 monthly. The most affordable option in the area is adult day health care, averaging $2,145 per month.

In-Home Care

$5,148

Home Health Care

$5,148

Adult Day Health Care

$2,145

Assisted Living Facility

$4,630

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$10,114

Nursing Home (private room)

$11,513

Note: Data for Martinsburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Hagerstown, MD, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Martinsburg, WV

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Martinsburg, WV

Often, seniors need more than just financial support when they get nursing home care or other types of senior care. Seniors in Martinsburg have access to numerous resources to assist with these other needs. The below programs are available in Martinsburg and range from providing daily meals to assisting with legal advice and navigating complex issues such as insurance information. Seniors should reach out to the programs directly for more information.

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Berkeley County Meals on Wheels(304) 263-6622Meals on Wheels provides food assistance to homebound seniors or those who cannot prepare their own meals regardless of age. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday with weekend meals available. To qualify, residents must apply and complete a phone interview.
Berkeley Senior Services305-263-8873This organization offers access to transportation assistance for medical appointments and nutrition services as well as life enrichment opportunities, including wellness education and socialization activities. It primarily serves seniors 60 and older but is open to people under this age.
West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services(304) 558-3317Seniors 60 or older who need free legal assistance may be able to get it through the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services. It can assist with legal issues such as estate planning, advance directives, nursing home questions and assistance with government benefits.
Long-Term Care Advocacy(800) 834-0598Ombudsmen through the Long-Term Care Advocacy program can act as advocates for seniors in nursing homes or other long-term care environments. These advocates can assist with complaints made about the facilities and make unannounced visits to monitor the care of residents.
Martinsburg Veteran Field Office(304) 267-0040At this organization, veterans and their families can receive assistance with applying for and collecting veterans' benefits, as well as receive referrals to other programs for assistance as needed. This field office serves Berkeley County, including Martinsburg.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)(877) 987-4463SHIP offers objective and confidential assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. It answers questions about benefits, assists in making monthly rate comparisons and can make referrals for seniors to get help with Medicare costs.
Legislative Initiative for the Elderly(304) 588-3317LIFE is a program through the Older Americans Act that gives assistance aimed at keeping seniors at home longer. This can include help with meals, transportation, chores, homemaker support and support for caregivers.

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