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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Merrifield, VA: the local picture

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

$14.57

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

1,806

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Merrifield)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Merrifield 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 Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.66 and $17.24.

Merrifield has about 1,806 residents aged 65 or older, 20% of whom report a disability.

Merrifield compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Merrifield	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	24%	31%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.8%	5.2%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	54%	39%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$101,792	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Merrifield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dunn Loring, VA	1.6 mi	1,679	16%
Mantua, VA	1.7 mi	1,088	14%
Woodburn, VA	1.7 mi	1,262	20%
Vienna, VA	2.1 mi	2,484	21%
Idylwood, VA	2.3 mi	2,098	25%
West Falls Church, VA	2.8 mi	4,454	30%

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 Merrifield

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 15% of the $8,483 monthly median income of Merrifield 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 Merrifield: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Merrifield?

Medicare’s file lists none for Merrifield 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 Merrifield?

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 15% of the $8,483 monthly median income of Merrifield 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 Merrifield, VA