In-Home Personal Care in Bel Air South, MD

Local figures

Personal Care in Bel Air South, MD: the local picture

5.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.2% in Harford County)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Harford County)

1,052

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

11

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bel Air South ZIP codes in their service area

About 527 Bel Air South residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.7%; 5.2% in Harford County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

1,579 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

1,052 of the 9,299 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Bel Air South compared with Harford County and Maryland

Census figure	Bel Air South	Harford County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	5.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	9.7%	9.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,164	$70,571	—

Older residents in towns around Bel Air South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Bel Air, MD	2.7 mi	2,305	5.4%
Abingdon, MD	3.6 mi	457	7.9%
Riverside, MD	4.1 mi	773	1.3%
Bel Air North, MD	4.6 mi	5,044	4.0%
Pleasant Hills, MD	4.8 mi	941	1.1%
Edgewood, MD	6.1 mi	3,283	6.3%

Home health agencies with aides serving Bel Air South

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Amedisys Maryland Sub, LLC	Forest Hill, MD	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 420-6412
Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC	Rosedale, MD	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 686-8413
Community Home Health Of Maryland	Towson, MD	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 356-1600
Stella Maris, Inc.	Timonium, MD	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 252-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Bel Air South. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Bel Air South

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,097 monthly median income of Bel Air South households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Bel Air South: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Bel Air South?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,097 monthly median income of Bel Air South households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.