Home Health Aides in Ballenger Creek, MD: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ballenger Creek, MD: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ballenger Creek ZIP codes in their service area

$18.29

median hourly wage of home care aides in Maryland (BLS, May 2025)

2,704

residents 65 or older (10% of Ballenger Creek)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Frederick County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ballenger Creek ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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 Maryland earn a median $18.29 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.06 and $20.74.

Ballenger Creek has about 2,704 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Ballenger Creek compared with Frederick County and Maryland

Census figure	Ballenger Creek	Frederick County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	18%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,420	$85,114	—

Older residents in towns around Ballenger Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bartonsville, MD	3.6 mi	344	33%
Frederick, MD	3.7 mi	11,897	30%
Braddock Heights, MD	4.4 mi	720	15%
Spring Ridge, MD	4.6 mi	862	31%
Urbana, MD	5.7 mi	1,321	15%
Jefferson, MD	6.5 mi	428	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ballenger Creek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Adoration Home Health	Westminster, MD	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-9904
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Adoration Home Health Westminster	Westminster, MD	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-2429
Home Call	Frederick, MD	3.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 215-4668
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Gaithersburg, MD	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 977-6400
Homecare Maryland, LLC	Owings Mills, MD	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 566-5015
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929

Straight-line miles from the center of Ballenger Creek. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Ballenger Creek

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,118 monthly median income of Ballenger Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Ballenger Creek: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ballenger Creek?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Ballenger Creek ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ballenger Creek?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,118 monthly median income of Ballenger Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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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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.

Home Health Aides in Ballenger Creek, MD