In-Home Personal Care in Hillsville, VA

Local figures

Personal Care in Hillsville, VA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.6% in Carroll County)

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Carroll County)

173

residents 85 or older (6.0% of all residents)

9

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

About 128 Hillsville residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (22%; 7.6% in Carroll County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

183 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

173 of the 630 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Hillsville compared with Carroll County and Virginia

Census figure	Hillsville	Carroll County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	22%	7.6%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,204	$41,766	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Galax, VA	12 mi	1,418	5.6%
Mount Airy, NC	19 mi	2,720	13%
Pulaski, VA	20 mi	1,600	15%
Wytheville, VA	24 mi	1,952	6.6%
Dublin, VA	24 mi	319	6.1%
Radford, VA	27 mi	1,601	14%

Home health agencies with aides serving Hillsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Medi Home Health Agency	Pulaski, VA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 382-5637
Interim Healthcare	Dublin, VA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 200-2606
Liberty Home Care V LLC	Stuart, VA	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 694-4424
Carilion Home Care Services	Radford, VA	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 633-9330
Carilion Home Care Services Tazewell	Tazewell, VA	49 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 988-8714

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsville. 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 Hillsville

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 33% of the $3,850 monthly median income of Hillsville 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 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 Hillsville: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Hillsville?

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 33% of the $3,850 monthly median income of Hillsville 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 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.