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Panhandle Home Health

208 Old Mill Rd

4.4(13 ratings)· Martinsburg average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare quality
4.0 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 1976

What Families Think

Panhandle Home Health provides in-home therapy and nursing care in Martinsburg, and most reviewers describe fast, attentive support after surgeries like knee and hip replacements. A few families note the caregivers are compassionate and get patients back to independence quickly, though one review points to a staffing shortfall and poor phone communication when insurance wouldn't cover care.

The Good

  • Fast start of physical therapy after surgery
  • Compassionate, gentle physical therapists and nurses
  • Patients regain independence quickly after discharge
  • Families can request specific caregivers they trust
  • Staff described as friendly and punctual

The Bad

  • One report of staff shortage for cash-pay therapy requests
  • One report of unhelpful, curt phone communication

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Panhandle Home Health is a home health agency serving Martinsburg, West Virginia offering Home Health. Amenities include Transportation Services, Emergency Call System and Wheelchair Accessible. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

About Panhandle Home Health

Panhandle Home Health is a home health and hospice provider serving Martinsburg, West Virginia. They deliver post-surgical rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and therapeutic services to patients in their homes, working with clients recovering from procedures like joint replacement and those transitioning from hospital care.

Families consistently praise the clinical skill and compassion of the care team. Multiple reviewers noted rapid progress in mobility and independence, one described therapists as "so compassionate, kind and gentle," while another reported their father moved from maximum care dependency to independence within three weeks. Staff are described as friendly, punctual, and attentive to patient comfort from the first visit onward.

The service earned a 4.4 out of 5 rating across 13 Google reviews, with the vast majority expressing strong satisfaction. One dissenting review cited staffing limitations for certain care requests, offering a note that availability may vary depending on service needs.

Types of Care at Panhandle Home Health

Home Health

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Transportation Services

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Reviews of Panhandle Home Health

4.4overall · 13 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (13)

Brian

Apr 2026

via Google

My medical Advocate a place to call to them looking for regular physical therapy for me on a cash basis because insurance will not pay for daily sessions. They called my wife back of all people and said they do not have the staff to accommodate me. When she asked them to call and let me know, very snooty person who called said " you can just give him a message". Thanks for less than nothing I guess

Kelly Sirbaugh

Oct 2024

via Google

My experience with panhandle home health care has been 10 stars plus! Recently had hip replacement surgery and these team of ladies has made the process seamless. My physical therapist were Mindy, Carolina, these ladies were so compassionate, kind and gentle. That means the world to a patient that is in pain. The nursing staff was friendly and very supportive with explaining how and when to take the right medications. So, choose “Panhandle Home health “

Anne M

Dec 2022

via Google

Every time my mom needs care, I specifically request Panhandle Home Health because they are highly competent, professional and they quickly get my mom back to where she was. On top of that, all of them are friendly, punctual and they love our three dogs. I highly recommend Panhandle Home Health.

Greg Peacemaker

Apr 2022

via Google

So I had knee replacement. Panhandle Home Health was set up for the evening of my surgery. Not long after I got home Michele from Panhandle came by and got me comfortable. First thing Monday morning she was at my house and we began therapy. She was with me for I believe 10 days. This morning I started PT at a physical therapy clinic and they were amazed at how far I had already come. I can't thank Michele and Panhandle enough for getting me this far. Thank You!!

Christopher Lawson

Jul 2020

via Google

I want to thank the ladies at Panhandle home health for taking great care of my dad. He is currently receiving services from them and he couldn’t be happier. The hospital discharged him and said he was 100% maximum total care but with the wonderful staff working with him, he has become very independent just in a matter of three weeks. They are excellent at what they do and I highly recommend them to everyone for their personal care and medical needs.

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Medicare Quality of Care

Panhandle Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 1976). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.

Quality of patient care

4.0 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

  • Skilled nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medical social services
  • Home health aide

What patients say

5.0 / 5 patient survey rating

  • Would definitely recommend the agency90%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1089%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way93%US 89%
  • The team communicated well91%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety90%US 82%

308 completed patient surveys, 38% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community97%US 80%Better than
  • Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)5%US 4%Same as
  • Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)9%US 11%Same as

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral99%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around92%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed93%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing92%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved97%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly91%US 81%
  • Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)2%US 1%
  • Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
  • Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations84%US 61%

Service area

Panhandle Home Health reports serving 20 ZIP codes, including Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs, Bunker Hill, Charles Town, Falling Waters, Gerrardstown, Glengary, Great Cacapon, Harpers Ferry, Hedgesville and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 517035. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Panhandle Home Health offer?

Panhandle Home Health offers Home Health.

Where is Panhandle Home Health located?

Panhandle Home Health is located at 208 Old Mill Rd in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

What do families say about Panhandle Home Health?

Panhandle Home Health provides in-home therapy and nursing care in Martinsburg, and most reviewers describe fast, attentive support after surgeries like knee and hip replacements. A few families note the caregivers are compassionate and get patients back to independence quickly, though one review points to a staffing shortfall and poor phone communication when insurance wouldn't cover care.

Does Medicare cover care from Panhandle Home Health?

Yes. Panhandle Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use Panhandle Home Health?

For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.

How can families visit Panhandle Home Health?

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