Home Health Aides in Braddock Heights, MD: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Braddock Heights, MD: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Braddock Heights ZIP codes in their service area

$18.29

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

720

residents 65 or older (25% of Braddock Heights)

15%

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

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Braddock Heights ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Braddock Heights has about 720 residents aged 65 or older, 15% of whom report a disability.

Braddock Heights compared with Frederick County and Maryland

Census figure	Braddock Heights	Frederick County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	6.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10.0%	18%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$128,906	$85,114	—

Older residents in towns around Braddock Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Middletown, MD	3.1 mi	730	33%
Jefferson, MD	4.0 mi	428	44%
Ballenger Creek, MD	4.4 mi	2,704	28%
Frederick, MD	4.5 mi	11,897	30%
Bartonsville, MD	7.6 mi	344	33%
Spring Ridge, MD	8.2 mi	862	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Braddock Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	36 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	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-2429
Home Call	Frederick, MD	7.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 215-4668
Frederick Health Home Care	Frederick, MD	8.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 566-3222

Straight-line miles from the center of Braddock Heights. 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 Braddock Heights

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 15% of the $10,742 monthly median income of Braddock Heights 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 Braddock Heights: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Braddock Heights?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Braddock Heights ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adventist Home Health Services, Inc. (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health Westminster (4 of 5), Home Call (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Braddock Heights?

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 15% of the $10,742 monthly median income of Braddock Heights 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 Braddock Heights, MD