Home Health Aides in McChord AFB, WA
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in McChord AFB for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in McChord AFB, WA: the local picture
Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving McChord AFB ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.
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.
McChord AFB has about 0 residents aged 65 or older.
McChord AFB compared with Pierce County and Washington
| Census figure | McChord AFB | Pierce County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 17% | 16% | 21% |
Older residents in towns around McChord AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland, WA | 2.6 mi | 5,650 | 49% |
| Lakewood, WA | 2.8 mi | 10,825 | 45% |
| Spanaway, WA | 4.0 mi | 3,607 | 41% |
| Fort Lewis, WA | 4.4 mi | 26 | 100% |
| Midland, WA | 4.7 mi | 1,223 | 52% |
| North Fort Lewis, WA | 4.9 mi | 0 | — |
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 McChord AFB
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. 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in McChord AFB: common questions
Which home health agencies serve McChord AFB?
Medicare’s file lists none for McChord AFB ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.
How much does home health aides cost in McChord AFB?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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