Home Health Aides in Abilene, KS: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Abilene, KS: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Abilene ZIP codes in their service area

$15.03

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

1,520

residents 65 or older (24% of Abilene)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Dickinson County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Abilene ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Kansas earn a median $15.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.06 and $16.95.

Abilene has about 1,520 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Abilene compared with Dickinson County and Kansas

Census figure	Abilene	Dickinson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.8%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	4.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,165	$50,561	—

Older residents in towns around Abilene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Junction City, KS	21 mi	2,164	41%
Salina, KS	22 mi	8,567	35%
Fort Riley, KS	26 mi	0	—
Clay Center, KS	32 mi	989	35%
Lindsborg, KS	34 mi	775	28%
Manhattan, KS	38 mi	5,364	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Abilene

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County	Abilene, KS	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 263-6630
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	143 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Inmyhome, A Division Of Occk, Inc	Salina, KS	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 823-2025
Accessible Home Care, LLC	Salina, KS	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 493-8111
Meadowlark Hills Home Health	Manhattan, KS	39 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 537-9497

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Abilene

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Abilene: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Abilene?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Abilene ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Wesley Healthcare At Home (5 of 5), Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County (4 of 5), Kancover Home Health LLC (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Abilene?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Abilene, KS