Companion Care in Flemingsburg, KY for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Flemingsburg, KY: the local picture

687

residents 65 or older (23% of Flemingsburg)

50%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Fleming County)

6.0%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

15%

of households have no vehicle (9.2% in Fleming County)

About 320 residents of Flemingsburg aged 65 or older live alone, 50% of older residents in households (32% in Fleming County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

15% of Flemingsburg households have no vehicle (9.2% in Fleming County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 687 Flemingsburg residents aged 65 or older, 117 are 85 or older (17%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

278 Flemingsburg households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 222 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 172 older Flemingsburg residents (27%) live below the poverty line (15% in Fleming County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 6.0% of Flemingsburg residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (161), French, Haitian or Cajun (2). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Flemingsburg compared with Fleming County and Kentucky

Census figure	Flemingsburg	Fleming County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.0%	3.7%	6.8%
Households with no vehicle	15%	9.2%	6.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	42%	39%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,538	$39,145	—

Older residents in towns around Flemingsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Maysville, KY	16 mi	1,843	38%
Morehead, KY	23 mi	529	48%
Mount Sterling, KY	27 mi	1,107	34%
West Union, OH	27 mi	581	68%
Cynthiana, KY	31 mi	1,204	43%
Georgetown, OH	32 mi	935	63%

Hospitals near Flemingsburg (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fleming County Hospital	Flemingsburg, KY	1.8 mi	not rated	(606) 849-2351
Meadowview Regional Medical Center	Maysville, KY	14 mi	4 of 5	(606) 759-5311
St Claire Regional Medical Center	Morehead, KY	22 mi	2 of 5	(606) 783-6500

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

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Flemingsburg

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,628 monthly median income of Flemingsburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

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

Questions

Companion Care in Flemingsburg: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Flemingsburg?

About 320 residents aged 65 or older, 50% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (32% in Fleming County).

How much does companion care cost in Flemingsburg?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,628 monthly median income of Flemingsburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a companion caregiver do in Flemingsburg?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Flemingsburg, KY