Ocean View, Delaware

Home Health Aides in Ocean View, DE

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Ocean View for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ocean View, DE: the local picture

7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ocean View ZIP codes in their service area
$16.50
median hourly wage of home care aides in Delaware (BLS, May 2025)
1,515
residents 65 or older (53% of Ocean View)
30%
of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Sussex County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ocean View ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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 Delaware earn a median $16.50 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $15.00 and $17.96.

Ocean View has about 1,515 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Ocean View compared with Sussex County and Delaware

Census figureOcean ViewSussex CountyDelaware
Residents 65+ with a disability30%26%30%
Residents 65 or older53%30%21%
Residents 85 or older6.0%2.3%2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone16%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%6.9%7.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home8.1%13%15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$83,125$73,326—

Older residents in towns around Ocean View

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Selbyville, DE6.9 mi91736%
Ocean City, MD9.5 mi2,15428%
Ocean Pines, MD10 mi5,45621%
Millsboro, DE12 mi1,85022%
West Ocean City, MD12 mi1,18926%
Berlin, MD15 mi90437%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ocean View

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home HealthGeorgetown, DE19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 855-0310
Aveanna Home HealthcareMilford, DE32 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 514-9597
Bayada Home Health Care At BayhealthDover, DE48 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 744-7300
HomecallBear, DE81 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(302) 966-9604
Beebe Hospital Home HealthMillsboro, DE12 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 934-5830
Christianacare HomehealthCamden, DE48 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 698-4300
Tidalhealth Home CareLaurel, DE25 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work(302) 629-4914

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean View. 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 Ocean View

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Ocean View households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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.

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Questions

Home Health Aides in Ocean View: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ocean View?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Ocean View ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Healthcare (4.5 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care At Bayhealth (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ocean View?

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Ocean View households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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.

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.

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