Home Health Aides in Timonium, MD
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Timonium for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Timonium, MD: the local picture
Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Timonium ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.
Home health and personal care aides in Maryland earn a median $18.29 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.06 and $20.74.
Timonium has about 2,506 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.
Timonium compared with Baltimore County and Maryland
| Census figure | Timonium | Baltimore County | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 5.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 30% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.0% | 10% | 9.5% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 15% | 16% | 21% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $79,161 | $66,579 | — |
Older residents in towns around Timonium
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutherville, MD | 1.8 mi | 1,435 | 23% |
| Hampton, MD | 2.3 mi | 1,079 | 23% |
| Cockeysville, MD | 2.7 mi | 3,592 | 33% |
| Mays Chapel, MD | 3.1 mi | 4,529 | 22% |
| Towson, MD | 3.7 mi | 10,565 | 27% |
| Carney, MD | 5.0 mi | 6,776 | 29% |
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 Timonium
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,597 monthly median income of Timonium households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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.
Home Health Aides in Timonium: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Timonium?
Medicare’s file lists none for Timonium ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.
How much does home health aides cost in Timonium?
At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,597 monthly median income of Timonium households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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