Home Health Aides in Farmville, 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 Farmville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Farmville, VA: the local picture
9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Farmville ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.
Farmville has about 1,372 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.
Farmville compared with Prince Edward County and Virginia
| Census figure | Farmville | Prince Edward County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 29% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 19% | 22% | 8.8% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.7% | 4.4% | 17% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,758 | $38,415 | — |
Older residents in towns around Farmville
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe, VA | 17 mi | 294 | 46% |
| Blackstone, VA | 26 mi | 670 | 30% |
| Madison Heights, VA | 40 mi | 2,157 | 36% |
| Woodlake, VA | 41 mi | 1,190 | 21% |
| South Hill, VA | 42 mi | 1,251 | 57% |
| Brandermill, VA | 42 mi | 2,991 | 24% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Farmville
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health | Midlothian, VA | 42 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 639-7903 |
| Centra Home Health | Farmville, VA | 0.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (434) 315-5000 |
| Home Recovery Home Aid Inc | Farmville, VA | 0.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (434) 392-4614 |
| James River Home Health Care LLC | Farmville, VA | 0.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | — | — |
| 1ST Care Home Health Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | 42 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (434) 384-2800 |
| 1ST Care Home Health South Boston | South Boston, VA | 50 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (434) 572-1312 |
| Enhabit Home Health (Lynchburg) | Forest, VA | 48 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (434) 846-3300 |
| Nayar Health Care LLC | Ashland, VA | 59 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (804) 330-5433 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Farmville. 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 Farmville
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 38% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Farmville 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 Farmville: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Farmville?
Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Farmville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centra Home Health (4 of 5), Home Recovery Home Aid Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Farmville?
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 38% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Farmville 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 Crewe, VA
- Home Health Aides in Blackstone, VA
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- Home Health Aides in Brandermill, VA
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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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