Home Health Aides in Carolina Shores, NC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Carolina Shores, NC: the local picture

8

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

$15.02

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

2,554

residents 65 or older (51% of Carolina Shores)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Brunswick County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Carolina Shores ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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 North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.65 and $17.08.

Carolina Shores has about 2,554 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Carolina Shores compared with Brunswick County and North Carolina

Census figure	Carolina Shores	Brunswick County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	24%	33%
Residents 65 or older	51%	34%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	5.7%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	5.0%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,737	$69,925	—

Older residents in towns around Carolina Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sunset Beach, NC	3.9 mi	2,599	24%
Little River, SC	4.3 mi	4,972	31%
North Myrtle Beach, SC	9.5 mi	8,266	28%
Shallotte, NC	12 mi	1,100	28%
Loris, SC	21 mi	581	44%
Carolina Forest, SC	22 mi	4,807	28%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Carolina Shores

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Delco, NC	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick	Leland, NC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 473-5104
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Assistedcare Home Health Inc	Leland, NC	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(225) 299-3990
Adoration Home Health	Elizabethtown, NC	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Nhrmc Home Care	Rocky Point, NC	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Liberty Home Care	Supply, NC	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 754-8133
Well Care Home Health Of Brunswickco, Inc	Supply, NC	18 mi	not rated	—	(910) 622-5491

Straight-line miles from the center of Carolina Shores. 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 Carolina Shores

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,311 monthly median income of Carolina Shores households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Carolina Shores: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Carolina Shores?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Carolina Shores ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick (4.5 of 5), Well Care Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Carolina Shores?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,311 monthly median income of Carolina Shores households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Carolina Shores, NC