Home Health Aides in Waynesboro, MS: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Waynesboro, MS: the local picture

10

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

$11.47

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

850

residents 65 or older (19% of Waynesboro)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Wayne County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Waynesboro ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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 Mississippi earn a median $11.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $11.09 and $13.12.

Waynesboro has about 850 residents aged 65 or older, 48% of whom report a disability.

Waynesboro compared with Wayne County and Mississippi

Census figure	Waynesboro	Wayne County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	42%	41%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	44%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	16%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.5%	2.8%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,418	$31,526	—

Older residents in towns around Waynesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Laurel, MS	30 mi	2,504	46%
Ellisville, MS	34 mi	850	54%
Leakesville, MS	37 mi	511	77%
Petal, MS	42 mi	1,713	49%
Jackson, AL	45 mi	1,094	53%
Citronelle, AL	46 mi	887	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Waynesboro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Meridian, MS	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 484-3293
Centerwell Home Health	Meridian, MS	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 482-5055
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316
Forrest General Home Care	Hattiesburg, MS	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 288-4344
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice	Hattiesburg, MS	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 268-0408
Accentcare Home Health Of Carthage	Carthage, MS	93 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 267-8333
Mississippi Homecare Of Richton	Richton, MS	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 788-2912
Comfortcare Home Health	Laurel, MS	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 425-7521

Straight-line miles from the center of Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $2,702 monthly median income of Waynesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Waynesboro: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Waynesboro?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Waynesboro ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Waynesboro?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $2,702 monthly median income of Waynesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Waynesboro, MS