Home Health Aides in Dunn, NC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Dunn, NC: the local picture

13

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

$15.02

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

1,916

residents 65 or older (22% of Dunn)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Harnett County)

13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dunn 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 North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.65 and $17.08.

Dunn has about 1,916 residents aged 65 or older, 47% of whom report a disability.

Dunn compared with Harnett County and North Carolina

Census figure	Dunn	Harnett County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	40%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.5%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,623	$43,103	—

Older residents in towns around Dunn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Erwin, NC	3.5 mi	1,019	35%
Benson, NC	6.6 mi	816	27%
Buies Creek, NC	9.9 mi	332	36%
Lillington, NC	13 mi	681	21%
Angier, NC	16 mi	1,061	48%
Eastover, NC	18 mi	869	24%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Dunn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health Of The Southern Triangle, Inc.	Holly Springs, NC	25 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(919) 346-0075
Aveanna Home Health	Fayetteville, NC	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	86 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Amedisys Home Health Of Fayetteville	Fayetteville, NC	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 483-8153
Wakemed Home Health	Raleigh, NC	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 350-0236
Centerwell Home Health	Lillington, NC	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
Unc Health Johnston Home Care And Hospice	Smithfield, NC	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 938-7583

Straight-line miles from the center of Dunn. 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 Dunn

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 43% of the $3,052 monthly median income of Dunn 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 Dunn: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Dunn?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Dunn ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Well Care Home Health Of The Southern Triangle, Inc. (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Pruitthealth At Home - Wake (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Dunn?

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 43% of the $3,052 monthly median income of Dunn 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 Dunn, NC