Home Health Aides in Essex Junction, VT: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Essex Junction, VT: the local picture

2

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

$20.00

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

1,607

residents 65 or older (15% of Essex Junction)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Chittenden County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Essex Junction ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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 Vermont earn a median $20.00 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.37 and $22.31.

Essex Junction has about 1,607 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Essex Junction compared with Chittenden County and Vermont

Census figure	Essex Junction	Chittenden County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	7.8%	8.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	9.2%	5.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,134	$70,052	—

Older residents in towns around Essex Junction

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winooski, VT	3.5 mi	904	43%
South Burlington, VT	5.0 mi	3,696	21%
Burlington, VT	6.2 mi	5,421	32%
Shelburne, VT	8.6 mi	1,951	20%
Milton, VT	9.7 mi	562	48%
Keeseville, NY	18 mi	501	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Essex Junction

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	5.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 658-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Essex Junction. 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 Essex Junction

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,261 monthly median income of Essex Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Essex Junction: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Essex Junction?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Essex Junction ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (3.5 of 5), Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Essex Junction?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,261 monthly median income of Essex Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Essex Junction, VT