Home Health Aides in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Norman of Catawba ZIP codes in their service area

$15.02

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

2,197

residents 65 or older (22% of Lake Norman of Catawba)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Catawba County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Norman of Catawba 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.

Lake Norman of Catawba has about 2,197 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

Lake Norman of Catawba compared with Catawba County and North Carolina

Census figure	Lake Norman of Catawba	Catawba County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	9.5%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.8%	13%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,594	$48,859	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Norman of Catawba

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Norman of Iredell, NC	4.9 mi	2,276	23%
Westport, NC	7.0 mi	1,256	28%
Troutman, NC	8.9 mi	399	52%
Mooresville, NC	9.0 mi	6,649	33%
Cornelius, NC	11 mi	6,554	17%
Lowesville, NC	12 mi	779	23%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake Norman of Catawba

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077
Centerwell Home Health	Hickory, NC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 270-3990
Adoration Home Health	Gastonia, NC	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 864-1032
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Salisbury, NC	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 633-7213
Enhabit Home Health	Marion, NC	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(828) 659-6901
Lake Norman Home Health	Mooresville, NC	6.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 660-4480
Atrium Health At Home Lincoln	Lincolnton, NC	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 732-0943
Iredell Home Health	Statesville, NC	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 872-6552

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Norman of Catawba. 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 Lake Norman of Catawba

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 20% of the $6,466 monthly median income of Lake Norman of Catawba 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 Lake Norman of Catawba: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lake Norman of Catawba?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Norman of Catawba ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lake Norman of Catawba?

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 20% of the $6,466 monthly median income of Lake Norman of Catawba 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.