Home Health Aides in Lake Wilderness, VA
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Lake Wilderness for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Lake Wilderness, VA: the local picture
23 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Wilderness 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 Wilderness has about 437 residents aged 65 or older, 7.8% of whom report a disability.
Lake Wilderness compared with Orange County and Virginia
| Census figure | Lake Wilderness | Orange County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 7.8% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 7.6% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.5% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 7.0% | 6.6% | 17% |
Older residents in towns around Lake Wilderness
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods, VA | 2.6 mi | 2,753 | 25% |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA | 10 mi | 901 | 35% |
| Southern Gateway, VA | 12 mi | 165 | 78% |
| Fredericksburg, VA | 13 mi | 3,300 | 26% |
| Falmouth, VA | 14 mi | 946 | 25% |
| Stafford Courthouse, VA | 18 mi | 422 | 30% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake Wilderness
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Home Health Care | Chantilly, VA | 43 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 | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (540) 899-3666 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Midlothian, VA | 61 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 | 14 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 | 46 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 | 46 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 |
| Domain Medical Home Health & Staffing, Inc | Alexandria, VA | 50 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (703) 299-4949 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Wilderness. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Lake Wilderness
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. 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.
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.
Home Health Aides in Lake Wilderness: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Lake Wilderness?
Medicare lists 23 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Wilderness 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 Wilderness?
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. 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.
More senior care near Lake Wilderness
Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Lake of the Woods, VA
- Home Health Aides in Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
- Home Health Aides in Southern Gateway, VA
- Home Health Aides in Fredericksburg, VA
- Home Health Aides in Falmouth, VA
- Home Health Aides in Stafford Courthouse, VA
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- Stroke Recovery Support in Lake Wilderness
- Disability Care for Adults in Lake Wilderness
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- Medication Reminders in Lake Wilderness
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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.
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