24-Hour Home Care in West Jefferson, OH

Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in West Jefferson, OH: the local picture

1.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.7% in Madison County)

54

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Madison County)

$48,925

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

9 West Jefferson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.0%; 4.7% in Madison County), and 150 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 54 residents are 85 or older (1.2% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Arbors West in West Jefferson (1.6 mi) and London Health & Rehab Center in London (8.2 mi).

West Jefferson compared with Madison County and Ohio

Census figure	West Jefferson	Madison County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	4.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	8.0%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	7.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,925	$58,408	—

Older residents in towns around West Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lake Darby, OH	4.8 mi	482	4.4%
London, OH	7.9 mi	2,032	8.4%
Lincoln Village, OH	9.3 mi	1,308	12%
Hilliard, OH	9.9 mi	4,376	8.6%
Plain City, OH	11 mi	590	1.7%
Grove City, OH	12 mi	7,979	5.2%

Home health agencies serving West Jefferson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Dublin, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 457-6950

Nursing homes near West Jefferson (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbors West	West Jefferson, OH	1.6 mi	2 of 5	94	(614) 879-7661
London Health & Rehab Center	London, OH	8.2 mi	3 of 5	78	(740) 852-3100
Laurels Of West Columbus, The	Columbus, OH	8.8 mi	1 of 5	97	(614) 812-1200
Columbus Healthcare Center	Columbus, OH	11 mi	2 of 5	100	(614) 276-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of West Jefferson. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

Someone awake and on duty at all hours
Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
Written handover notes between shifts

Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in West Jefferson

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.57 an hour (the Ohio median aide wage) that is about $12,063 a month in wages before any overtime, 296% of the $4,077 monthly median income of West Jefferson households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in West Jefferson: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in West Jefferson?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.57 an hour (the Ohio median aide wage) that is about $12,063 a month in wages before any overtime, 296% of the $4,077 monthly median income of West Jefferson households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

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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.