Home Health Aides in Clifton Forge, VA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Clifton Forge, VA: the local picture

5

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

$14.57

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

862

residents 65 or older (25% of Clifton Forge)

39%

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

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Clifton Forge ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Clifton Forge has about 862 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Clifton Forge compared with Alleghany County and Virginia

Census figure	Clifton Forge	Alleghany County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	36%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	20%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.6%	1.5%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,945	$32,401	—

Older residents in towns around Clifton Forge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Covington, VA	9.2 mi	1,125	31%
Lexington, VA	21 mi	1,273	42%
White Sulphur Springs, WV	26 mi	609	34%
Buena Vista, VA	26 mi	1,240	48%
Daleville, VA	29 mi	1,221	26%
Blue Ridge, VA	31 mi	516	18%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Clifton Forge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Carilion Home Care Services - Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9314
Enhabit Home Health (Roanoke)	Roanoke, VA	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 774-4970
Welcome Homecare	Richmond, VA	129 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	39 mi	2 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(804) 330-5433

Straight-line miles from the center of Clifton Forge. 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 Clifton Forge

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 58% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Clifton Forge?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Clifton Forge 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), Enhabit Home Health (Roanoke) (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Clifton Forge?

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 58% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge, VA