Home Health Aides in St. Johns, AZ
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in St. Johns for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in St. Johns, AZ: the local picture
4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Johns ZIP codes in their service area. 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 Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.14 and $18.57.
St. Johns has about 282 residents aged 65 or older, 70% of whom report a disability.
St. Johns compared with Apache County and Arizona
| Census figure | St. Johns | Apache County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 70% | 42% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.3% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.0% | 23% | 10% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.6% | 51% | 26% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $28,654 | $33,831 | — |
Older residents in towns around St. Johns
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagar, AZ | 28 mi | 1,042 | 32% |
| White Mountain Lake, AZ | 36 mi | 706 | 29% |
| Snowflake, AZ | 41 mi | 958 | 27% |
| Show Low, AZ | 41 mi | 3,353 | 27% |
| Taylor, AZ | 41 mi | 801 | 14% |
| Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ | 41 mi | 1,397 | 43% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving St. Johns
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health Safford, LLC | Safford, AZ | 116 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (888) 891-0786 |
| Summit Healthcare Home Health | Show Low, AZ | 38 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (928) 537-6900 |
| Mountain Home Health | Show Low, AZ | 38 mi | not rated | — | (928) 251-3181 |
| Angels Of Care | Scottsdale, AZ | 157 mi | not rated | nursing, speech therapy | (480) 839-2200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of St. Johns. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in St. Johns
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,388 monthly median income of St. Johns households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.
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.
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Home Health Aides in St. Johns: common questions
Which home health agencies serve St. Johns?
Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes St. Johns ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Home Health Safford, LLC (4.5 of 5), Summit Healthcare Home Health (3 of 5), Mountain Home Health (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in St. Johns?
At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 64% of the $2,388 monthly median income of St. Johns households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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