Home Health Aides in Newport News, VA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Newport News, VA: the local picture

19

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

$14.57

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

25,916

residents 65 or older (14% of Newport News)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability

19 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Newport News 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 Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.66 and $17.24.

Newport News has about 25,916 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Newport News compared with Virginia

Census figure	Newport News	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	31%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,308	—

Older residents in towns around Newport News

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bethel Manor, VA	5.6 mi	5	0.0%
Smithfield, VA	8.8 mi	1,645	30%
Carrollton, VA	9.4 mi	983	33%
Hampton, VA	13 mi	22,962	37%
Poquoson, VA	13 mi	2,474	28%
Gloucester Point, VA	13 mi	2,331	45%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Newport News

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Newport News	Hampton, VA	6.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 223-5424
Commonwealth Home Care	Portsmouth, VA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 937-8600
Brookside Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Williamsburg, VA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 253-2536
At Home Care	Williamsburg, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 220-2112
Medi Home Health Agency	Chesapeake, VA	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 420-7192
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
Bayada Home Health Care - Yorktown	Yorktown, VA	5.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 565-5400
Bon Secours Home Care	Suffolk, VA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 889-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport News. 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 Newport News

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 28% of the $4,442 monthly median income of Newport News 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 Newport News: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Newport News?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Newport News ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Newport News (4.5 of 5), Commonwealth Home Care (4.5 of 5), Brookside Home Health, An Amedisys Company (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Newport News?

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 28% of the $4,442 monthly median income of Newport News 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 Newport News, VA