Home Health Aides in Wakefield, VA
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Wakefield for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Wakefield, VA: the local picture
11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wakefield 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.
Wakefield has about 1,928 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.
Wakefield compared with Fairfax County and Virginia
| Census figure | Wakefield | Fairfax County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 24% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 15% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 1.5% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 26% | 39% | 17% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $148,542 | $119,967 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wakefield
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch, VA | 1.5 mi | 1,668 | 22% |
| Kings Park, VA | 1.6 mi | 812 | 10% |
| Woodburn, VA | 1.9 mi | 1,262 | 20% |
| Mantua, VA | 2.0 mi | 1,088 | 14% |
| Annandale, VA | 2.6 mi | 7,130 | 30% |
| North Springfield, VA | 2.7 mi | 1,313 | 20% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wakefield
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Home Care | Mechanicsvlle, VA | 83 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 359-3400 |
| HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home | North Chesterfield, VA | 95 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (804) 330-5544 |
| Medi Home Health Agency | Chesapeake, VA | 154 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (757) 420-7192 |
| Riverside Home Health | Gloucester, VA | 105 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (757) 594-4600 |
| Southside Regional Home Health | Petersburg, VA | 114 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (804) 862-8345 |
| Sentara Home Care Services-Suffolk | Suffolk, VA | 149 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (757) 983-1900 |
| Lake Prince At Home LLC | Suffolk, VA | 149 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (757) 923-5550 |
| Perimeter Home Health LLC | Suffolk, VA | 149 mi | 3 of 5 | — | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wakefield. 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 Wakefield
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 10% of the $12,379 monthly median income of Wakefield 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.
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 Wakefield: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Wakefield?
Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Wakefield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include At Home Care (4 of 5), HCA Virginia Healthcare At Home (4 of 5), Medi Home Health Agency (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Wakefield?
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 10% of the $12,379 monthly median income of Wakefield 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.
More senior care near Wakefield
Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Long Branch, VA
- Home Health Aides in Kings Park, VA
- Home Health Aides in Woodburn, VA
- Home Health Aides in Mantua, VA
- Home Health Aides in Annandale, VA
- Home Health Aides in North Springfield, VA
- Home Health Aides in Kings Park West, VA
- Home Health Aides in George Mason, VA
- Home Health Aides in Merrifield, VA
- Home Health Aides in Burke, VA
- Home Health Aides in West Springfield, VA
- Home Health Aides in Fairfax, VA
- Home Health Aides in Burke Centre, VA
- Home Health Aides in West Falls Church, VA
- Home Health Aides in Springfield, VA
- Home Health Aides in Lincolnia, VA
Other care in Wakefield
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.
Find home health aides in Wakefield
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near Wakefield can see it as soon as it is live.
Create your free family accountLooking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.
