Home Health Aides in Southern Shores, NC: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Southern Shores, NC: the local picture

3

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

$15.02

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

996

residents 65 or older (32% of Southern Shores)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dare County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Southern Shores ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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.

Southern Shores has about 996 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Southern Shores compared with Dare County and North Carolina

Census figure	Southern Shores	Dare County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	26%	33%
Residents 65 or older	32%	25%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	8.6%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$116,786	$70,567	—

Older residents in towns around Southern Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kitty Hawk, NC	3.3 mi	744	24%
Kill Devil Hills, NC	7.7 mi	1,471	28%
Nags Head, NC	13 mi	1,264	14%
Elizabeth City, NC	31 mi	3,507	36%
Moyock, NC	36 mi	717	38%
Edenton, NC	49 mi	1,254	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Southern Shores

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health And Hospice	Nags Head, NC	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Sentara Home Care Services	Elizabeth City, NC	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(252) 338-4066

Straight-line miles from the center of Southern Shores. 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 Southern Shores

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 13% of the $9,732 monthly median income of Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Southern Shores?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Southern Shores ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health And Hospice (3.5 of 5), Sentara Home Care Services (3.5 of 5), Albemarle Home Care And Hospice (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Southern Shores?

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 13% of the $9,732 monthly median income of Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores, NC