In-Home Personal Care in Black Diamond, WA

Local figures

Personal Care in Black Diamond, WA: the local picture

0.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3% in King County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in King County)

50

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

10

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

About 0 Black Diamond residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.0%; 7.3% in King County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

75 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

50 of the 609 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Black Diamond compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Black Diamond	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	9.3%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,636	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Black Diamond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Maple Valley, WA	3.7 mi	2,705	3.7%
Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA	4.2 mi	1,766	5.1%
Lake Holm, WA	5.3 mi	801	0.6%
Covington, WA	5.3 mi	2,578	3.5%
Hobart, WA	6.7 mi	1,374	4.8%
Enumclaw, WA	7.9 mi	2,544	5.3%

Home health agencies with aides serving Black Diamond

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Centerwell Home Health	Kent, WA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 395-5133
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, King	Tukwila, WA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 525-6800
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400
Assured Home Health	Mountlake Terrace, WA	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 364-1484

Straight-line miles from the center of Black Diamond. 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 Black Diamond

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 25% of the $7,803 monthly median income of Black Diamond 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 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 Black Diamond: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Black Diamond?

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 25% of the $7,803 monthly median income of Black Diamond 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 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.