Home Health Aides in George Mason, VA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in George Mason, VA: the local picture

1

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

$14.57

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

630

residents 65 or older (6.3% of George Mason)

13%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

1 Medicare-certified home health agency lists George Mason ZIP codes in their service area. 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.

George Mason has about 630 residents aged 65 or older, 13% of whom report a disability.

George Mason compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	George Mason	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	24%	31%
Residents 65 or older	6.3%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	5.2%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	39%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$113,309	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around George Mason

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kings Park West, VA	1.2 mi	2,230	22%
Fairfax, VA	1.5 mi	3,518	23%
Long Branch, VA	1.7 mi	1,668	22%
Burke Centre, VA	2.8 mi	2,909	19%
Mantua, VA	2.8 mi	1,088	14%
Braddock, VA	2.8 mi	1,345	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving George Mason

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Epic Home Health Services LLC	Reston,, VA	7.4 mi	2 of 5	—	(571) 249-5819

Straight-line miles from the center of George Mason. 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 George Mason

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 13% of the $9,442 monthly median income of George Mason 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 George Mason: common questions

Which home health agencies serve George Mason?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes George Mason ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Epic Home Health Services LLC (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in George Mason?

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 13% of the $9,442 monthly median income of George Mason 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 George Mason, VA