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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Hillsborough, NC: the local picture

14

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

$15.02

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

1,728

residents 65 or older (18% of Hillsborough)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Orange County)

14 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hillsborough 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 North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.65 and $17.08.

Hillsborough has about 1,728 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Hillsborough compared with Orange County and North Carolina

Census figure	Hillsborough	Orange County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	25%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.7%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	17%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,179	$79,575	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mebane, NC	10.0 mi	3,011	40%
Carrboro, NC	10 mi	2,207	28%
Chapel Hill, NC	11 mi	7,766	26%
Durham, NC	13 mi	39,442	30%
Green Level, NC	14 mi	548	49%
Haw River, NC	15 mi	284	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Hillsborough

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Durham, NC	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Of Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill, NC	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 401-3000
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Roxboro, NC	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 909-5159
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Centerwell Home Health	Raleigh, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Duke Home Health	Durham, NC	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Suncrest Home Health	Durham, NC	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(919) 544-8413

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough

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 28% of the $4,598 monthly median income of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Hillsborough?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes Hillsborough ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Chapel Hill (4.5 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Hillsborough?

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 28% of the $4,598 monthly median income of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough, NC