Home Health Aides in Forest Heights, MD: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Forest Heights, MD: the local picture

11

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

$18.29

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

424

residents 65 or older (16% of Forest Heights)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Forest Heights ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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 Maryland earn a median $18.29 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.06 and $20.74.

Forest Heights has about 424 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.

Forest Heights compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Forest Heights	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	9.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	46%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,511	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
National Harbor, MD	1.4 mi	841	32%
Glassmanor, MD	1.8 mi	2,529	31%
Oxon Hill, MD	2.4 mi	3,872	30%
Belle Haven, VA	3.1 mi	1,148	17%
Hillcrest Heights, MD	3.2 mi	3,119	26%
Temple Hills, MD	3.4 mi	1,177	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Forest Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare In Home Nursing	Fort Washington, MD	3.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 296-9002
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Amedisys Home Health Care	Largo, MD	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 322-6023
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Adoration Home Health Marlboro	Upper Marlboro, MD	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 899-6070
Community Home Health Of Maryland	Towson, MD	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 356-1600
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929
Phr Of Maryland, Inc.	Lanham, MD	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 552-8325

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Heights. 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 Forest Heights

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,959 monthly median income of Forest Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Forest Heights: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Forest Heights?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Forest Heights ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Americare In Home Nursing (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Forest Heights?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,959 monthly median income of Forest Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Forest Heights, MD