Home Health Aides in Kill Devil Hills, NC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Kill Devil Hills, NC: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kill Devil Hills ZIP codes in their service area

$15.02

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

1,471

residents 65 or older (19% of Kill Devil Hills)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dare County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kill Devil Hills ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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.

Kill Devil Hills has about 1,471 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Kill Devil Hills compared with Dare County and North Carolina

Census figure	Kill Devil Hills	Dare County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	26%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	25%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	5.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	8.6%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,625	$70,567	—

Older residents in towns around Kill Devil Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kitty Hawk, NC	4.5 mi	744	24%
Nags Head, NC	5.4 mi	1,264	14%
Southern Shores, NC	7.7 mi	996	35%
Elizabeth City, NC	37 mi	3,507	36%
Moyock, NC	44 mi	717	38%
Edenton, NC	52 mi	1,254	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Kill Devil Hills

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health And Hospice	Nags Head, NC	9.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Sentara Home Care Services	Elizabeth City, NC	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(252) 338-4066

Straight-line miles from the center of Kill Devil Hills. 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 Kill Devil Hills

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 29% of the $4,552 monthly median income of Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Kill Devil Hills?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Kill Devil Hills ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health And Hospice (3.5 of 5), Sentara Home Care Services (3.5 of 5), Albemarle Home Care And Hospice (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Kill Devil Hills?

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 29% of the $4,552 monthly median income of Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills, NC