Home Health Aides in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Wrightsville Beach, NC: the local picture

8

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

$15.02

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

856

residents 65 or older (32% of Wrightsville Beach)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in New Hanover County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wrightsville Beach 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 North Carolina earn a median $15.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.65 and $17.08.

Wrightsville Beach has about 856 residents aged 65 or older, 16% of whom report a disability.

Wrightsville Beach compared with New Hanover County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wrightsville Beach	New Hanover County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	32%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.2%	8.1%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,821	$62,585	—

Older residents in towns around Wrightsville Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ogden, NC	3.5 mi	1,767	12%
Wilmington, NC	5.0 mi	22,030	31%
Kings Grant, NC	5.1 mi	1,515	33%
Bayshore, NC	5.2 mi	627	22%
Porters Neck, NC	5.8 mi	2,532	27%
Murraysville, NC	6.0 mi	2,325	24%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wrightsville Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	5.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick	Leland, NC	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 473-5104
Centerwell Home Health	Delco, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
Assistedcare Home Health Inc	Leland, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(225) 299-3990
Liberty Home Care, LLC	Wilmington, NC	5.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 251-8111
Nhrmc Home Care	Rocky Point, NC	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Adoration Home Health	Elizabethtown, NC	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Well Care Home Health Of New Hanover, Inc	Wilmington, NC	6.2 mi	not rated	—	(910) 622-5491

Straight-line miles from the center of Wrightsville Beach. 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 Wrightsville Beach

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,652 monthly median income of Wrightsville Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Wrightsville Beach: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Wrightsville Beach?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Wrightsville Beach ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Well Care Home Health (4.5 of 5), Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Wrightsville Beach?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,652 monthly median income of Wrightsville Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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.