Home Health Aides in Thatcher, AZ: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Thatcher, AZ: the local picture

2

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

$17.51

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

815

residents 65 or older (15% of Thatcher)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Graham County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Thatcher ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 1 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 Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.14 and $18.57.

Thatcher has about 815 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Thatcher compared with Graham County and Arizona

Census figure	Thatcher	Graham County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	49%	32%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	16%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	19%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,676	$48,211	—

Older residents in towns around Thatcher

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Safford, AZ	4.3 mi	1,591	51%
Swift Trail Junction, AZ	6.5 mi	262	48%
Pima, AZ	7.1 mi	471	59%
Clifton, AZ	32 mi	133	47%
Willcox, AZ	39 mi	670	42%
San Manuel, AZ	53 mi	906	47%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Thatcher

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Safford, LLC	Safford, AZ	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(888) 891-0786
Eden Home Health	Sierra Vista, AZ	95 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 335-6118

Straight-line miles from the center of Thatcher. 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 Thatcher

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 34% of the $4,473 monthly median income of Thatcher 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.

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 Thatcher: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Thatcher?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Thatcher ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Home Health Safford, LLC (4.5 of 5), Eden Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Thatcher?

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 34% of the $4,473 monthly median income of Thatcher 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; 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 Thatcher, AZ