Home Health Aides in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA: the local picture

18

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Maple Heights-Lake Desire ZIP codes in their service area

$22.95

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

749

residents 65 or older (18% of Maple Heights-Lake Desire)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Maple Heights-Lake Desire 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 Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $21.45 and $23.38.

Maple Heights-Lake Desire has about 749 residents aged 65 or older, 15% of whom report a disability.

Maple Heights-Lake Desire compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Maple Heights-Lake Desire	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	3.7%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,718	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Maple Heights-Lake Desire

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairwood, WA	2.4 mi	2,989	24%
East Renton Highlands, WA	2.6 mi	2,163	22%
Hobart, WA	4.5 mi	1,374	24%
Covington, WA	5.0 mi	2,578	33%
Mirrormont, WA	5.1 mi	656	43%
Maple Valley, WA	5.5 mi	2,705	28%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Maple Heights-Lake Desire

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Puget Sound Home Health Of King County	Tacoma, WA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(253) 735-4282
Amicable Health Care	Seatac, WA	8.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 246-0550

Straight-line miles from the center of Maple Heights-Lake Desire. 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 Maple Heights-Lake Desire

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $7,393 monthly median income of Maple Heights-Lake Desire households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Maple Heights-Lake Desire: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Maple Heights-Lake Desire?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Maple Heights-Lake Desire ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alpha Home Health (5 of 5), Kline Galland Home Health (4.5 of 5), Eden Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $7,393 monthly median income of Maple Heights-Lake Desire households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.