Home Health Aides in Seattle, WA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Seattle, WA: the local picture

26

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

$22.95

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

98,196

residents 65 or older (13% of Seattle)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

26 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Seattle ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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 Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $21.45 and $23.38.

Seattle has about 98,196 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Seattle compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Seattle	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,299	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Seattle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Medina, WA	5.1 mi	545	26%
Clyde Hill, WA	6.3 mi	715	21%
Mercer Island, WA	6.8 mi	5,610	28%
Bainbridge Island, WA	7.4 mi	6,744	19%
Boulevard Park, WA	7.5 mi	519	13%
White Center, WA	7.6 mi	1,939	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Seattle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	5.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Puget Sound Home Health Of King County	Tacoma, WA	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(253) 735-4282
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, King	Tukwila, WA	9.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 525-6800

Straight-line miles from the center of Seattle. 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 Seattle

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $6,108 monthly median income of Seattle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Seattle: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Seattle?

Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Seattle ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alpha Home Health (5 of 5), Kline Galland Home Health (4.5 of 5), Eden Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Seattle?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $6,108 monthly median income of Seattle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Seattle, WA