Home Health Aides in Carefree, AZ: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Carefree, AZ: the local picture

32

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

$17.51

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

1,817

residents 65 or older (49% of Carefree)

11%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Maricopa County)

32 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Carefree 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 Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.14 and $18.57.

Carefree has about 1,817 residents aged 65 or older, 11% of whom report a disability.

Carefree compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Carefree	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	11%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	49%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	26%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$131,745	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Carefree

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cave Creek, AZ	4.1 mi	2,106	21%
Scottsdale, AZ	10 mi	64,452	23%
New River, AZ	11 mi	3,962	21%
Anthem, AZ	12 mi	5,215	25%
Fountain Hills, AZ	18 mi	9,693	20%
Paradise Valley, AZ	19 mi	4,118	18%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Carefree

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nightingale Homecare	Phoenix, AZ	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 504-1555
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800
True Promise Home Health Inc	Scottsdale, AZ	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(623) 213-8898
Meridian Healthcare Providers, Inc.	Phoenix, AZ	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 857-0037
Palmeira Home Healthcare	Phoenix, AZ	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 456-4400
Amedisys Home Health Care	Phoenix, AZ	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 200-0835
Grace Home Health Care	Mesa, AZ	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 497-0302
Aleca Home Health	Scottsdale, AZ	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 264-4568

Straight-line miles from the center of Carefree. 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 Carefree

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $10,979 monthly median income of Carefree households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Carefree: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Carefree?

Medicare lists 32 certified agencies whose service area includes Carefree ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nightingale Homecare (5 of 5), Emblem Home Health (5 of 5), True Promise Home Health Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Carefree?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $10,979 monthly median income of Carefree households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Carefree, AZ