Home Health Aides in Arlington, VA
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Arlington for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Arlington, VA: the local picture
61 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Arlington ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.
Home health and personal care aides in Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.66 and $17.24.
Arlington has about 28,123 residents aged 65 or older, 26% of whom report a disability.
Arlington compared with Virginia
| Census figure | Arlington | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 8.8% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 29% | 17% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $100,942 | — |
Older residents in towns around Arlington
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Corners, VA | 2.5 mi | 1,768 | 34% |
| Bailey's Crossroads, VA | 2.7 mi | 3,631 | 32% |
| Lake Barcroft, VA | 3.6 mi | 2,170 | 21% |
| Falls Church, VA | 4.1 mi | 2,265 | 21% |
| Alexandria, VA | 4.2 mi | 20,348 | 25% |
| West Falls Church, VA | 4.8 mi | 4,454 | 30% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Arlington
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC | Alexandria, VA | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (301) 266-0738 |
| Grace Home Healthcare LLC | Fairfax, VA | 8.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy | (703) 865-7370 |
| Five Star Home Health Care | Chantilly, VA | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 661-4555 |
| Revival Homecare Agency | Annandale, VA | 6.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 341-6670 |
| Pathwell Home Health & Hospice | Reston, VA | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (540) 450-8680 |
| Bayada Home Health Care Inc | Falls Church, VA | 3.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 820-2001 |
| Carevana Home Health Inc | Maclean, VA | 5.3 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (571) 327-2077 |
| Domain Medical Home Health & Staffing, Inc | Alexandria, VA | 5.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 299-4949 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Arlington. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Arlington
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $8,412 monthly median income of Arlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.
What to know before hiring a home health aide
Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.
Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.
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Home Health Aides in Arlington: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Arlington?
Medicare lists 61 certified agencies whose service area includes Arlington ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC (5 of 5), Grace Home Healthcare LLC (5 of 5), Five Star Home Health Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Arlington?
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $8,412 monthly median income of Arlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.
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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Seven Corners, VA
- Home Health Aides in Bailey's Crossroads, VA
- Home Health Aides in Lake Barcroft, VA
- Home Health Aides in Falls Church, VA
- Home Health Aides in Alexandria, VA
- Home Health Aides in West Falls Church, VA
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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.
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