East Wenatchee, Washington

Home Health Aides in East Wenatchee, WA

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in East Wenatchee for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in East Wenatchee, WA: the local picture

2
Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Wenatchee ZIP codes in their service area
$22.95
median hourly wage of home care aides in Washington (BLS, May 2025)
2,176
residents 65 or older (15% of East Wenatchee)
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Douglas County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Wenatchee ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 1 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.

East Wenatchee has about 2,176 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

East Wenatchee compared with Douglas County and Washington

Census figureEast WenatcheeDouglas CountyWashington
Residents 65+ with a disability42%37%33%
Residents 65 or older15%18%17%
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.3%1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%26%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.0%6.8%8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home28%28%21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$75,638$67,679—

Older residents in towns around East Wenatchee

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Wenatchee, WA2.5 mi6,38240%
Sunnyslope, WA6.9 mi95230%
Cashmere, WA11 mi80863%
Leavenworth, WA22 mi42436%
Quincy, WA24 mi1,07225%
Ellensburg, WA31 mi2,06241%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving East Wenatchee

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Central Washington Health ServicesWenatchee, WA2.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(509) 433-3700
Advanced Home Health Nw Of WenatcheeWenatchee, WA2.1 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(509) 663-9585

Straight-line miles from the center of East Wenatchee. 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 East Wenatchee

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 32% of the $6,303 monthly median income of East Wenatchee 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 East Wenatchee: common questions

Which home health agencies serve East Wenatchee?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes East Wenatchee ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Central Washington Health Services (4.5 of 5), Advanced Home Health Nw Of Wenatchee (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in East Wenatchee?

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 32% of the $6,303 monthly median income of East Wenatchee 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.

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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