Home Health Aides in Grifton, NC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Grifton, NC: the local picture

7

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

$15.02

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

458

residents 65 or older (18% of Grifton)

65%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Pitt County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Grifton ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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 North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.65 and $17.08.

Grifton has about 458 residents aged 65 or older, 65% of whom report a disability.

Grifton compared with Pitt County and North Carolina

Census figure	Grifton	Pitt County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	65%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	8.5%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$16,867	$47,126	—

Older residents in towns around Grifton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ayden, NC	6.3 mi	1,072	37%
Winterville, NC	11 mi	1,541	44%
Kinston, NC	11 mi	4,777	54%
Greenville, NC	15 mi	10,353	33%
Farmville, NC	17 mi	1,220	42%
La Grange, NC	20 mi	427	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Grifton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Kinston, NC	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health	Snow Hill, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 332-2346
Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern	New Bern, NC	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(252) 514-6016
Vidant Home Health And Hospice	Greenville, NC	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Greenville, NC	17 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(252) 214-6814
3HC	Goldsboro, NC	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Liberty Home Care Vii LLC	Ahoskie, NC	68 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 332-6747

Straight-line miles from the center of Grifton. 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 Grifton

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 93% of the $1,406 monthly median income of Grifton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Grifton: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Grifton?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Grifton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4 of 5), Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Grifton?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 93% of the $1,406 monthly median income of Grifton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Grifton, NC