Home Health Aides in Williamsburg, VA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Williamsburg, VA: the local picture

18

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

$14.57

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

2,764

residents 65 or older (17% of Williamsburg)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in James City County)

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Williamsburg 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 Virginia earn a median $14.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.66 and $17.24.

Williamsburg has about 2,764 residents aged 65 or older, 15% of whom report a disability.

Williamsburg compared with James City County and Virginia

Census figure	Williamsburg	James City County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	26%	31%
Residents 65 or older	17%	27%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	21%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	5.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	7.8%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,813	$103,750	—

Older residents in towns around Williamsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gloucester Point, VA	12 mi	2,331	45%
Gloucester Courthouse, VA	14 mi	938	52%
Newport News, VA	17 mi	25,916	36%
Bethel Manor, VA	20 mi	5	0.0%
West Point, VA	20 mi	703	39%
Smithfield, VA	21 mi	1,645	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Williamsburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Brookside Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Williamsburg, VA	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 253-2536
Commonwealth Home Care	Portsmouth, VA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 937-8600
At Home Care	Williamsburg, VA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 220-2112
Sentara Home Care Services-Williamsburg	Williamsburg, VA	4.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 984-1350
Medi Home Health Agency	Chesapeake, VA	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 420-7192
Commonwealth Home Care	Richmond, VA	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(804) 744-9211
Carevana Home Health Inc	Maclean, VA	118 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(571) 327-2077
Riverside Home Health	Gloucester, VA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(757) 594-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamsburg. 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 Williamsburg

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 17% of the $7,318 monthly median income of Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Williamsburg?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Williamsburg ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Brookside Home Health, An Amedisys Company (4.5 of 5), Commonwealth Home Care (4.5 of 5), At Home Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Williamsburg?

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 17% of the $7,318 monthly median income of Williamsburg 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.

Home Health Aides in Williamsburg, VA