Home Health Aides in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Mountlake Terrace, WA: the local picture

10

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

$22.95

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

3,810

residents 65 or older (16% of Mountlake Terrace)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mountlake Terrace ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Mountlake Terrace has about 3,810 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Mountlake Terrace compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Mountlake Terrace	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	24%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,654	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Mountlake Terrace

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brier, WA	1.4 mi	1,539	29%
Alderwood Manor, WA	2.2 mi	1,547	40%
Esperance, WA	2.2 mi	635	21%
Lynnwood, WA	2.4 mi	6,715	42%
Lake Forest Park, WA	2.5 mi	2,425	18%
Edmonds, WA	2.7 mi	10,103	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Mountlake Terrace

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	7.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Centerwell Home Health	Everett, WA	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(425) 745-4345
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 261-4800
Signature Healthcare At Home	Burlington, WA	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(425) 861-3850
Assured Home Health	Mountlake Terrace, WA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 364-1484
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountlake Terrace. 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 Mountlake Terrace

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 33% of the $6,055 monthly median income of Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Mountlake Terrace?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Mountlake Terrace ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alpha Home Health (5 of 5), Evergreenhealth Home Care Services (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Mountlake Terrace?

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 33% of the $6,055 monthly median income of Mountlake Terrace 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.