Home Health Aides in University Center, VA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in University Center, VA: the local picture

48

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

$14.57

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

418

residents 65 or older (11% of University Center)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Loudoun County)

48 Medicare-certified home health agencies list University Center ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

University Center has about 418 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

University Center compared with Loudoun County and Virginia

Census figure	University Center	Loudoun County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	11%	11%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	19%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	35%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$125,200	$104,179	—

Older residents in towns around University Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
One Loudoun, VA	1.0 mi	247	53%
Countryside, VA	1.9 mi	1,290	20%
Lansdowne, VA	2.6 mi	2,272	30%
Ashburn, VA	2.8 mi	7,851	33%
Belmont, VA	2.8 mi	847	19%
Dulles Town Center, VA	3.2 mi	358	23%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving University Center

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Five Star Home Health Care	Chantilly, VA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 661-4555
Grace Home Healthcare LLC	Fairfax, VA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 865-7370
Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC	Alexandria, VA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 266-0738
Pathwell Home Health & Hospice	Reston, VA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 450-8680
National Home Health Care Inc	Herndon, VA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 787-3060
Velocity Home Healthcare LLC	Herndon, VA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 574-3281
Carevana Home Health Inc	Maclean, VA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(571) 327-2077
Healing Home Healthcare Inc	Manassas, VA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(703) 650-0576

Straight-line miles from the center of University Center. 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 University Center

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 12% of the $10,433 monthly median income of University Center 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 University Center: common questions

Which home health agencies serve University Center?

Medicare lists 48 certified agencies whose service area includes University Center ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Five Star Home Health Care (5 of 5), Grace Home Healthcare LLC (5 of 5), Sunshine Home Healthcare, LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in University Center?

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 12% of the $10,433 monthly median income of University Center 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.