Home Health Aides in Lake of the Woods, VA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lake of the Woods, VA: the local picture

21

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake of the Woods ZIP codes in their service area

$14.57

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

2,753

residents 65 or older (34% of Lake of the Woods)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Orange County)

21 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake of the Woods 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 Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.66 and $17.24.

Lake of the Woods has about 2,753 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Lake of the Woods compared with Orange County and Virginia

Census figure	Lake of the Woods	Orange County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	34%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.6%	6.5%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	6.6%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,479	$78,179	—

Older residents in towns around Lake of the Woods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Wilderness, VA	2.6 mi	437	7.8%
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA	13 mi	901	35%
Southern Gateway, VA	14 mi	165	78%
Fredericksburg, VA	15 mi	3,300	26%
Falmouth, VA	16 mi	946	25%
Culpeper, VA	16 mi	2,299	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake of the Woods

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Home & Heart Health, Inc	Fredericksburg, VA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(540) 899-3666
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Mary Washington Home Health Agency	Fredericksburg, VA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 741-1667
Pavilion Medical Home Care & Staffing, LLC	Annandale, VA	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 299-9898
Virginia Healthcare Services	Annandale, VA	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 333-5288
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Falls Church, VA	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 820-2001
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake of the Woods. 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 of the Woods

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,790 monthly median income of Lake of the Woods households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 of the Woods: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lake of the Woods?

Medicare lists 21 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake of the Woods ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Five Star Home Health Care (5 of 5), Home & Heart Health, Inc (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lake of the Woods?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,790 monthly median income of Lake of the Woods households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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.