Cost Reference
Home health aide cost in 2026: hourly + daily + monthly
The 2026 home health aide cost reference. Agency-billed HHA care averages $30-$36/hour. Full breakdown plus how to reduce home health aide cost.
Quick answer
- HHA agency rate: $30-$36 / hour for non-medical personal care.
- Daily (8 hrs): $240 - $288 / day.
- Monthly (40 hrs/wk): ~$5,200 - $6,240 / month.
- Direct hire: $20-$28 / hour, but family pays payroll, taxes, insurance.
- Medicare-paid HHA visits (skilled care episodes) are not directly billed to families.
HHA cost breakdown (2026)
| Period | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hourly (agency) | $30 - $36 / hour |
| Hourly (direct hire) | $20 - $28 / hour |
| Daily 8-hour visit | $240 - $288 |
| Daily 12-hour visit | $360 - $432 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $1,200 - $1,440 |
| Monthly (~173 hrs) | $5,200 - $6,240 |
| Yearly (full-time aide) | $62,400 - $74,880 |
6 ways to reduce HHA cost
Long-term care insurance
Reimburses HHA hours when policy benefit triggers met.
Medicaid HCBS waiver
Covers HHA visits for eligible income/asset levels.
Veterans Aid & Attendance
$1,500-$2,800 / month toward HHA care.
Family caregiver pay
CDPAP/CDS programs in some states pay family members.
Direct hire (caution)
Lower hourly rate but family takes on payroll, tax, liability.
Bundle hours
Some agencies discount when committing to 20+ hours/week.
AveeCare's role
AveeCare is software for home care agencies, not a direct in-home care provider. The HHA hourly rate paid by families depends on the agency, geography, service type, and payer.
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