Home Health Aides in Fort Lewis, WA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fort Lewis, WA: the local picture

9

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

$22.95

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

26

residents 65 or older (0.2% of Fort Lewis)

100%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pierce County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Lewis 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 Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $21.45 and $23.38.

Fort Lewis has about 26 residents aged 65 or older, 100% of whom report a disability.

Fort Lewis compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Fort Lewis	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	100%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	0.2%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	16%	21%

Older residents in towns around Fort Lewis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Fort Lewis, WA	2.2 mi	0	—
DuPont, WA	3.9 mi	1,027	39%
McChord AFB, WA	4.4 mi	0	—
Lakewood, WA	5.1 mi	10,825	45%
Steilacoom, WA	5.2 mi	1,270	32%
Spanaway, WA	6.8 mi	3,607	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fort Lewis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Centerwell Home Health	Tacoma, WA	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 475-6862
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 459-8311
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400
Assured Home Health	Mountlake Terrace, WA	50 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 364-1484
Careage Home Health	Dupont, WA	3.0 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 853-4457
Wesley Homes At Home, LLC	Des Moines, WA	24 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 870-1127

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Lewis. 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 Fort Lewis

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. 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 Fort Lewis: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fort Lewis?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Lewis ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Puget Sound Home Health (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fort Lewis?

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. 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.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Fort Lewis, WA