Home Health Aides in Colonial Beach, VA
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Colonial Beach for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Colonial Beach, VA: the local picture
12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Colonial Beach ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.
Colonial Beach has about 960 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.
Colonial Beach compared with King George County and Virginia
| Census figure | Colonial Beach | King George County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 27% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 5.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 22% | 10% | 8.8% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.7% | 5.7% | 17% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,347 | $72,907 | — |
Older residents in towns around Colonial Beach
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren, VA | 6.6 mi | 521 | 33% |
| King George, VA | 10 mi | 738 | 27% |
| La Plata, MD | 19 mi | 1,871 | 21% |
| Leonardtown, MD | 19 mi | 659 | 24% |
| Golden Beach, MD | 22 mi | 531 | 23% |
| Bryans Road, MD | 24 mi | 953 | 35% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Colonial Beach
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Heart Health, Inc | Fredericksburg, VA | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (540) 899-3666 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Midlothian, VA | 68 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 639-7903 |
| Mary Washington Home Health Agency | Fredericksburg, VA | 26 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (540) 741-1667 |
| At Home Care | Mechanicsvlle, VA | 48 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 359-3400 |
| Riverside Home Health | Warsaw, VA | 24 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 443-6276 |
| Medi Home Health Agency | Fredericksburg, VA | 30 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (540) 361-7696 |
| Care With Love, LLC | Fairfax, VA | 42 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 935-4070 |
| Human Touch Home Health | Fredericksburg, VA | 26 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 726-0110 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Colonial Beach. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Colonial Beach
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 32% of the $3,946 monthly median income of Colonial Beach 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Colonial Beach: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Colonial Beach?
Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Colonial Beach ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Home & Heart Health, Inc (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Mary Washington Home Health Agency (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Colonial Beach?
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 32% of the $3,946 monthly median income of Colonial Beach 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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Dahlgren, VA
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- Home Health Aides in Leonardtown, MD
- Home Health Aides in Golden Beach, MD
- Home Health Aides in Bryans Road, MD
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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.
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