Home Health Aides in Wauna, WA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Wauna, WA: the local picture

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

$22.95

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

1,144

residents 65 or older (24% of Wauna)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pierce County)

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Wauna 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 Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $21.45 and $23.38.

Wauna has about 1,144 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Wauna compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Wauna	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	8.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.8%	16%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,583	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Wauna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Canterwood, WA	3.2 mi	520	25%
Rosedale, WA	3.4 mi	663	23%
Gig Harbor, WA	4.5 mi	3,799	25%
Maplewood, WA	4.9 mi	1,401	22%
Key Center, WA	5.4 mi	712	32%
Artondale, WA	5.6 mi	2,682	24%

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 Wauna

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $4,549 monthly median income of Wauna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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 Wauna: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Wauna?

Medicare’s file lists none for Wauna 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 Wauna?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $4,549 monthly median income of Wauna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Wauna, WA