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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Harrisonburg, VA: the local picture

11

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

$14.57

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

5,411

residents 65 or older (11% of Harrisonburg)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability

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

Harrisonburg has about 5,411 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Harrisonburg compared with Virginia

Census figure	Harrisonburg	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,404	—

Older residents in towns around Harrisonburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Massanetta Springs, VA	3.6 mi	1,621	28%
Bridgewater, VA	5.9 mi	1,329	33%
Weyers Cave, VA	11 mi	250	43%
Grottoes, VA	12 mi	423	45%
Broadway, VA	13 mi	870	28%
Elkton, VA	14 mi	434	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Harrisonburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Staunton, VA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 886-2970
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	0.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 433-4429
Continuum Home Health Care	Charlottesville, VA	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 984-2273
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Buena Vista, VA	55 mi	3 of 5	—	(540) 784-4119
Interim Healthcare - Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	34 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 295-5501
Welcome Homecare	Richmond, VA	98 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 745-0054
Enhabit Home Health (Richmond)	Richmond, VA	105 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(804) 562-4252
First Choice Home Health Services, LLC	Harrisonburg, VA	4.8 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 434-3916

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrisonburg. 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 Harrisonburg

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 22% of the $5,617 monthly median income of Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Harrisonburg?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Harrisonburg ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Sentara Home Care Services (3.5 of 5), Continuum Home Health Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Harrisonburg?

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 22% of the $5,617 monthly median income of Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg, VA