Home Health Aides in Buena Vista, VA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Buena Vista, VA: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Buena Vista ZIP codes in their service area

$14.57

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

1,240

residents 65 or older (19% of Buena Vista)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Buena Vista 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 Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.66 and $17.24.

Buena Vista has about 1,240 residents aged 65 or older, 48% of whom report a disability.

Buena Vista compared with Virginia

Census figure	Buena Vista	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,536	—

Older residents in towns around Buena Vista

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lexington, VA	6.0 mi	1,273	42%
Madison Heights, VA	24 mi	2,157	36%
Lynchburg, VA	25 mi	11,391	34%
Forest, VA	25 mi	2,764	21%
Clifton Forge, VA	26 mi	862	39%
Stuarts Draft, VA	27 mi	2,632	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Buena Vista

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9314
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Buena Vista, VA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	—	(540) 784-4119
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	58 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501
Welcome Homecare	Richmond, VA	103 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 745-0054
Nayar Health Care Bedford LLC	Bedford, VA	30 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(804) 330-5433

Straight-line miles from the center of Buena Vista. 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 Buena Vista

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 37% of the $3,378 monthly median income of Buena Vista 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.

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 Buena Vista: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Buena Vista?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Buena Vista ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke (3.5 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care Inc (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Buena Vista?

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 37% of the $3,378 monthly median income of Buena Vista 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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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 Buena Vista, VA