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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Hudson, NC: the local picture

7

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

$15.02

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

957

residents 65 or older (25% of Hudson)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Caldwell County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hudson ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Hudson has about 957 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Hudson compared with Caldwell County and North Carolina

Census figure	Hudson	Caldwell County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	5.6%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,305	$40,201	—

Older residents in towns around Hudson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sawmills, NC	2.2 mi	725	34%
Cajah's Mountain, NC	2.8 mi	419	44%
Lenoir, NC	4.7 mi	4,199	42%
Granite Falls, NC	4.9 mi	908	36%
Gamewell, NC	6.3 mi	428	20%
Valdese, NC	8.0 mi	1,207	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Hudson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Lenoir, NC	5.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Enhabit Home Health	Marion, NC	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(828) 659-6901
Centerwell Home Health	Shelby, NC	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Guardian Home Health	Hickory, NC	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(828) 324-3025
Atrium Health At Home Blue Ridge	Morganton, NC	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 580-6450
Medi Home Health Agency	Taylorsville, NC	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(828) 635-1280

Straight-line miles from the center of Hudson. 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 Hudson

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 62% of the $2,109 monthly median income of Hudson 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 Hudson: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Hudson?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Hudson ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Hudson?

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 62% of the $2,109 monthly median income of Hudson 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 Hudson, NC