Home Health Aides in South Hill, VA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in South Hill, VA: the local picture

4

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

$14.57

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

1,251

residents 65 or older (26% of South Hill)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Mecklenburg County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Hill ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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 Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.66 and $17.24.

South Hill has about 1,251 residents aged 65 or older, 57% of whom report a disability.

South Hill compared with Mecklenburg County and Virginia

Census figure	South Hill	Mecklenburg County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	39%	31%
Residents 65 or older	26%	27%	17%
Residents 85 or older	6.8%	3.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	36%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	16%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	4.1%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,671	$42,139	—

Older residents in towns around South Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Blackstone, VA	26 mi	670	30%
Crewe, VA	31 mi	294	46%
Henderson, NC	32 mi	2,681	49%
Emporia, VA	33 mi	1,008	48%
Roanoke Rapids, NC	33 mi	2,925	36%
Oxford, NC	38 mi	2,347	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving South Hill

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Midlothian, VA	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 639-7903
Southern Virginia Regional Home Health	Emporia, VA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(434) 348-3459
Home Recovery Home Aid Inc	Farmville, VA	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(434) 392-4614
1ST Care Home Health South Boston	South Boston, VA	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(434) 572-1312

Straight-line miles from the center of South Hill. 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 South Hill

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,139 monthly median income of South Hill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 South Hill: common questions

Which home health agencies serve South Hill?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes South Hill ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Southern Virginia Regional Home Health (3.5 of 5), Home Recovery Home Aid Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in South Hill?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,139 monthly median income of South Hill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 South Hill, VA