Home Health Aides in North Kensington, MD: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in North Kensington, MD: the local picture

13

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

$18.29

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

1,825

residents 65 or older (20% of North Kensington)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Montgomery County)

13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Kensington 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 Maryland earn a median $18.29 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.06 and $20.74.

North Kensington has about 1,825 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

North Kensington compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	North Kensington	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	7.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	43%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,184	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around North Kensington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wheaton, MD	1.0 mi	7,015	19%
South Kensington, MD	1.6 mi	1,612	33%
Forest Glen, MD	2.0 mi	1,287	19%
Glenmont, MD	2.5 mi	2,150	24%
North Bethesda, MD	2.6 mi	8,632	24%
Kemp Mill, MD	2.7 mi	2,110	22%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving North Kensington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Americare In Home Nursing	Fort Washington, MD	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 296-9002
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	3.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 754-4663
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	4.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Amedisys Home Health Care	Largo, MD	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 322-6023
Adoration Home Health Marlboro	Upper Marlboro, MD	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 899-6070
Professional Healthcare Resources Of Maryland, Inc.	Kensington, MD	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 395-0000
Potomac Home Health Care	Bethesda, MD	5.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 896-6999

Straight-line miles from the center of North Kensington. 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 North Kensington

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,932 monthly median income of North Kensington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 North Kensington: common questions

Which home health agencies serve North Kensington?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes North Kensington ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Americare In Home Nursing (5 of 5), Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in North Kensington?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,932 monthly median income of North Kensington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 North Kensington, MD