Home Health Aides in Mars Hill, NC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Mars Hill, NC: the local picture

6

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

$15.02

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

423

residents 65 or older (14% of Mars Hill)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Madison County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mars Hill ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Mars Hill has about 423 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

Mars Hill compared with Madison County and North Carolina

Census figure	Mars Hill	Madison County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	17%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.3%	1.8%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,188	$36,167	—

Older residents in towns around Mars Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Weaverville, NC	8.9 mi	1,299	21%
Woodfin, NC	13 mi	1,374	30%
Emma, NC	16 mi	525	59%
Asheville, NC	18 mi	19,041	31%
Swannanoa, NC	18 mi	1,135	30%
Black Mountain, NC	19 mi	3,141	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Mars Hill

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Asheville, NC	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Enhabit Home Health	Marion, NC	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(828) 659-6901
Pruitthealth At Home - Yancey	Burnsville, NC	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 682-7825
Carepartners Home Health Services	Asheville, NC	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Adventhealth Home Health	Fletcher, NC	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 687-5261
Madison Home Care	Marshall, NC	9.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 649-2705

Straight-line miles from the center of Mars Hill. 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 Mars Hill

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 42% of the $3,099 monthly median income of Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Mars Hill?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Mars Hill ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4 of 5), Pruitthealth At Home - Yancey (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Mars Hill?

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 42% of the $3,099 monthly median income of Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill, NC