Home Health Aides in Locust, NC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Locust, NC: the local picture

6

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

$15.02

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

1,133

residents 65 or older (19% of Locust)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Stanly County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Locust ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Locust has about 1,133 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.

Locust compared with Stanly County and North Carolina

Census figure	Locust	Stanly County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	7.0%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,762	$40,388	—

Older residents in towns around Locust

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Midland, NC	5.4 mi	519	23%
Oakboro, NC	6.4 mi	459	36%
Fairview, NC	9.2 mi	592	24%
Harrisburg, NC	12 mi	2,094	25%
Mint Hill, NC	14 mi	5,523	26%
Unionville, NC	14 mi	825	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Locust

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc.	Charlotte, NC	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 206-7208
Pruitthealth @ Home - Forsyth	Kernersville, NC	62 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 515-1491
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Concord, NC	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 720-4406
Adoration Home Health	Albemarle, NC	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Atrium Healt At Home Stanly	Albemarle, NC	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(980) 323-5450
Centerwell Home Health	Kannapolis, NC	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 814-2077

Straight-line miles from the center of Locust. 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 Locust

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 37% of the $3,564 monthly median income of Locust 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 Locust: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Locust?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Locust ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc. (5 of 5), Pruitthealth @ Home - Forsyth (4 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Locust?

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 37% of the $3,564 monthly median income of Locust 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 Locust, NC