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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Kernersville, NC: the local picture

22

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

$15.02

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

4,907

residents 65 or older (18% of Kernersville)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Forsyth County)

22 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kernersville ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Kernersville has about 4,907 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Kernersville compared with Forsyth County and North Carolina

Census figure	Kernersville	Forsyth County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	16%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,244	$50,508	—

Older residents in towns around Kernersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Walkertown, NC	5.7 mi	1,077	26%
Oak Ridge, NC	6.9 mi	971	25%
Wallburg, NC	8.0 mi	704	29%
High Point, NC	9.4 mi	18,488	37%
Winston-Salem, NC	10.0 mi	38,688	32%
Stokesdale, NC	10 mi	1,061	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Kernersville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad	Greensboro, NC	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 282-9701
Adoration Home Health	High Point, NC	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Winston-Salem, NC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist -Care At Home	Winston Salem, NC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Of Winston Salem	Winston-Salem, NC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 768-7200
Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc	Advance, NC	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 753-6200
Centerwell Home Health	Kernersville, NC	0.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Pruitthealth @ Home - Forsyth	Kernersville, NC	0.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 515-1491

Straight-line miles from the center of Kernersville. 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 Kernersville

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 36% of the $3,604 monthly median income of Kernersville 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 Kernersville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Kernersville?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes Kernersville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Interim Healthcare Of The Triad (5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Kernersville?

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 36% of the $3,604 monthly median income of Kernersville 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 Kernersville, NC