Home Health Aides in Roanoke Rapids, NC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Roanoke Rapids, NC: the local picture

4

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

$15.02

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

2,925

residents 65 or older (20% of Roanoke Rapids)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Halifax County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Roanoke Rapids 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 North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.65 and $17.08.

Roanoke Rapids has about 2,925 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Roanoke Rapids compared with Halifax County and North Carolina

Census figure	Roanoke Rapids	Halifax County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	40%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	19%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	4.4%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,607	$39,502	—

Older residents in towns around Roanoke Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Emporia, VA	18 mi	1,008	48%
Red Oak, NC	30 mi	1,046	25%
Murfreesboro, NC	31 mi	505	43%
South Hill, VA	33 mi	1,251	57%
Rocky Mount, NC	34 mi	10,923	33%
Nashville, NC	37 mi	1,248	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Roanoke Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Mount, NC	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Northampton Co. Hha	Jackson, NC	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 534-1291
Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC	Roanoke Rapids, NC	1.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Healthview Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Rocky Mount, NC	33 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 462-2687

Straight-line miles from the center of Roanoke Rapids. 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 Roanoke Rapids

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,634 monthly median income of Roanoke Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Roanoke Rapids: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Roanoke Rapids?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Roanoke Rapids ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Northampton Co. Hha (3 of 5), Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Roanoke Rapids?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,634 monthly median income of Roanoke Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Roanoke Rapids, NC