Kentucky

Companion Care in Kentucky

Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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Kentucky

Companion Care in Kentucky at a glance

825,850

residents 65 or older (18% of Kentucky, ACS 2024)

76,127

residents 85 or older

$17.52

median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

state minimum wage per hour

Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026). For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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