In-Home Personal Care in Williamsburg, VA

Local figures

Personal Care in Williamsburg, VA: the local picture

3.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5% in James City County)

7.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in James City County)

329

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

18

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

About 85 Williamsburg residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.2%; 5.5% in James City County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

208 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.8%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

329 of the 2,764 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Williamsburg compared with James City County and Virginia

Census figure	Williamsburg	James City County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	5.5%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.8%	14%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	21%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	5.3%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,813	$103,750	—

Older residents in towns around Williamsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Gloucester Point, VA	12 mi	2,331	17%
Gloucester Courthouse, VA	14 mi	938	13%
Newport News, VA	17 mi	25,916	7.4%
Bethel Manor, VA	20 mi	5	0.0%
West Point, VA	20 mi	703	5.5%
Smithfield, VA	21 mi	1,645	3.9%

Home health agencies with aides 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

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 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 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 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 Williamsburg: common questions

How much does personal care 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 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.