Most home health aide projects cost between $20.00 and $40.00 per hour, with a typical price near $27.00. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical home health aide cost
$20.00 – $40.00
per hour · typical $27.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Home health aide cost breakdown
- Non-medical aide (hourly)$20.00 – $30.00typical $25.00
- Skilled nursing (hourly)$35.00 – $60.00typical $45.00
- Live-in care (per day)$200 – $350typical $275
What Home Health Care costs
Covers non-medical personal care like bathing, dressing, and meal prep, or skilled nursing visits. Hourly rates vary by region, care type, and agency vs. independent hire. Minimum hours may apply, and overnight care costs extra.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
Why do home care rates differ?
Costs depend on your location, the level of care needed, and whether you use an agency or hire independently. Rural areas often have lower rates.
Does insurance cover home health care?
Medicare covers skilled care if you're homebound, but not personal care. Medicaid may cover long-term care, and some long-term care insurance policies help.
How can I lower home care costs?
Hire an independent provider (but consider taxes/liability), reduce hours, share a caregiver with a neighbor, or explore government programs like PACE.