Home Health Aides in Sanford, NC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sanford, NC: the local picture

19

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

$15.02

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

4,768

residents 65 or older (15% of Sanford)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Lee County)

19 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sanford ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Sanford has about 4,768 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

Sanford compared with Lee County and North Carolina

Census figure	Sanford	Lee County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	21%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,766	$52,380	—

Older residents in towns around Sanford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Barbecue, NC	14 mi	506	61%
Pittsboro, NC	16 mi	968	31%
Spout Springs, NC	17 mi	1,153	20%
Carthage, NC	18 mi	565	61%
Anderson Creek, NC	19 mi	1,030	45%
Whispering Pines, NC	20 mi	770	15%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sanford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health Of The Southern Triangle, Inc.	Holly Springs, NC	21 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(919) 346-0075
Amedisys Home Health Of Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 401-3000
Aveanna Home Health	Fayetteville, NC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Centerwell Home Health	Raleigh, NC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Of Fayetteville	Fayetteville, NC	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 483-8153

Straight-line miles from the center of Sanford. 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 Sanford

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 35% of the $3,731 monthly median income of Sanford 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 Sanford: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sanford?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Sanford ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Well Care Home Health Of The Southern Triangle, Inc. (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Chapel Hill (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sanford?

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 35% of the $3,731 monthly median income of Sanford 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 Sanford, NC