Home Health Aides in West Richland, WA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Richland, WA: the local picture

3

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

$22.95

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

2,205

residents 65 or older (13% of West Richland)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Benton County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Richland ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 1 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 Washington earn a median $22.95 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $21.45 and $23.38.

West Richland has about 2,205 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

West Richland compared with Benton County and Washington

Census figure	West Richland	Benton County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	22%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,905	$66,930	—

Older residents in towns around West Richland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Richland, WA	4.8 mi	10,635	36%
Benton City, WA	5.6 mi	289	54%
Kennewick, WA	13 mi	13,616	40%
Pasco, WA	13 mi	7,871	35%
Finley, WA	19 mi	1,115	39%
Prosser, WA	20 mi	936	54%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Richland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Columbia River Home Health	Kennewick, WA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(509) 582-2273
Tri-Cities Home Health	Kennewick, WA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(509) 783-1851
Vue Home Health LLC	Kennewick, WA	13 mi	not rated	—	(425) 770-0425

Straight-line miles from the center of West Richland. 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 West Richland

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 31% of the $6,409 monthly median income of West Richland 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 West Richland: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Richland?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes West Richland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Columbia River Home Health (4.5 of 5), Tri-Cities Home Health (4.5 of 5), Vue Home Health LLC (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Richland?

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 31% of the $6,409 monthly median income of West Richland 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 West Richland, WA