Home Health Aides in Prince Frederick, MD: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Prince Frederick, MD: the local picture

4

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

$18.29

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

559

residents 65 or older (19% of Prince Frederick)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Calvert County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Prince Frederick ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Prince Frederick has about 559 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Prince Frederick compared with Calvert County and Maryland

Census figure	Prince Frederick	Calvert County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	72%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	4.0%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	5.9%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,466	$91,551	—

Older residents in towns around Prince Frederick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Huntingtown, MD	5.1 mi	493	45%
Golden Beach, MD	7.2 mi	531	23%
Chesapeake Beach, MD	10 mi	1,125	15%
Owings, MD	12 mi	330	25%
Lusby, MD	15 mi	230	51%
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD	16 mi	1,051	23%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Prince Frederick

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Towson, MD	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 823-0880
Homecall	Easton, MD	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 822-4020
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.	Hughesville, MD	11 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 274-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Prince Frederick. 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 Prince Frederick

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 60% of the $2,622 monthly median income of Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Prince Frederick?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Prince Frederick ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Medstar Health Home Care (3.5 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (3.5 of 5), Homecall (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Prince Frederick?

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 60% of the $2,622 monthly median income of Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick, MD