Home Health Aides in Cottage Lake, WA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Cottage Lake, WA: the local picture

13

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

$22.95

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

4,080

residents 65 or older (18% of Cottage Lake)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cottage Lake 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 Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $21.45 and $23.38.

Cottage Lake has about 4,080 residents aged 65 or older, 15% of whom report a disability.

Cottage Lake compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Cottage Lake	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	9.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	24%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$130,240	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Cottage Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Woodinville, WA	3.4 mi	2,070	30%
Maltby, WA	4.1 mi	2,120	21%
High Bridge, WA	4.4 mi	581	24%
Duvall, WA	4.9 mi	674	10%
Redmond, WA	5.1 mi	8,025	27%
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA	5.1 mi	4,746	21%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Cottage Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031
Alpha Home Health, King County	Everett, WA	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 452-0058
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 261-4800
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, King	Tukwila, WA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 525-6800
Centerwell Home Health	Kent, WA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 395-5133

Straight-line miles from the center of Cottage Lake. 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 Cottage Lake

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $10,853 monthly median income of Cottage Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Cottage Lake: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Cottage Lake?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Cottage Lake ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Evergreenhealth Home Care Services (4.5 of 5), Eden Home Health (4.5 of 5), Kline Galland Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Cottage Lake?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $10,853 monthly median income of Cottage Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Cottage Lake, WA