Home Health Aides in Laurel, VA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Laurel, VA: the local picture

20

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

$14.57

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

2,217

residents 65 or older (12% of Laurel)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Henrico County)

20 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Laurel 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.

Laurel has about 2,217 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Laurel compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Laurel	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	27%	16%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,301	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Laurel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dumbarton, VA	1.7 mi	1,498	16%
Lakeside, VA	2.3 mi	1,860	28%
Glen Allen, VA	2.4 mi	3,105	34%
Innsbrook, VA	4.0 mi	1,041	15%
Chamberlayne, VA	4.4 mi	1,366	30%
Tuckahoe, VA	5.6 mi	9,800	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Laurel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Richmond, VA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 672-7500
Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC	Richmond, VA	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 627-5200
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
At Home Care	Mechanicsvlle, VA	9.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 359-3400
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home	North Chesterfield, VA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 330-5544
Vcu Health At Home Health By Bayada	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 393-9000
Accentcare Home Health Of Virginia	Mechanicsville, VA	9.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 769-1380

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurel. 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 Laurel

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 28% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Laurel 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 Laurel: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Laurel?

Medicare lists 20 certified agencies whose service area includes Laurel ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Compassus Bsmh Richmond Hha, LLC (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 Laurel?

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 28% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Laurel 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.

Home Health Aides in Laurel, VA