Home Health Aides in Palmer, AK: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Palmer, AK: the local picture

4

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

$19.11

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

986

residents 65 or older (16% of Palmer)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Palmer ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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 Alaska earn a median $19.11 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.62 and $21.32.

Palmer has about 986 residents aged 65 or older, 47% of whom report a disability.

Palmer compared with Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Alaska

Census figure	Palmer	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Alaska
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	34%	35%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	14%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	0.9%	0.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.4%	8.3%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	5.7%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,641	$63,354	—

Older residents in towns around Palmer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Farm Loop, AK	2.9 mi	425	38%
Gateway, AK	4.1 mi	648	38%
Butte, AK	6.0 mi	653	37%
North Lakes, AK	6.6 mi	1,321	29%
South Lakes, AK	6.6 mi	728	25%
Fishhook, AK	11 mi	859	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Palmer

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Anchorage, AK	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(907) 272-1275
Ancora Home Health & Hospice	Wasilla, AK	9.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 561-0700
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc	Anchorage, AK	38 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(907) 770-0862
St. Agatha Home Healthcare, LLC	Anchorage, AK	39 mi	not rated	—	(907) 302-2462

Straight-line miles from the center of Palmer. 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 Palmer

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,887 monthly median income of Palmer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.

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 Palmer: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Palmer?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Palmer ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5), Ancora Home Health & Hospice (3 of 5), Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Palmer?

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,887 monthly median income of Palmer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 Palmer, AK