Home Health Aides in Franklin, VA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Franklin, VA: the local picture

10

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

$14.57

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

1,534

residents 65 or older (19% of Franklin)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Franklin 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 Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.66 and $17.24.

Franklin has about 1,534 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Franklin compared with Virginia

Census figure	Franklin	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Windsor, VA	14 mi	555	32%
Suffolk, VA	17 mi	15,100	35%
Murfreesboro, NC	19 mi	505	43%
Smithfield, VA	27 mi	1,645	30%
Ahoskie, NC	28 mi	862	45%
Carrollton, VA	29 mi	983	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Franklin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Commonwealth Home Care	Portsmouth, VA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 937-8600
Amedisys Home Health Of Newport News	Hampton, VA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 223-5424
Medi Home Health Agency	Chesapeake, VA	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 420-7192
Sentara Home Care Services-Suffolk	Suffolk, VA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 983-1900
Interim Healthcare	Virginia Beach, VA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 466-1401
Riverside Home Health	Gloucester, VA	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 594-4600
Southampton Memorial Home Health	Franklin, VA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(757) 569-6360
Lake Prince At Home LLC	Suffolk, VA	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 923-5550

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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 25% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Franklin 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.

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 Franklin: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Franklin?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Franklin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Commonwealth Home Care (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Newport News (4.5 of 5), Medi Home Health Agency (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Franklin?

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 25% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Franklin 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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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 Franklin, VA