Home Health Aides in Ada, OH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ada, OH: the local picture

12

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

$16.57

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

390

residents 65 or older (8.1% of Ada)

22%

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

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ada ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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 Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.49 and $17.64.

Ada has about 390 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.

Ada compared with Hardin County and Ohio

Census figure	Ada	Hardin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	8.1%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.9%	5.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,850	$48,224	—

Older residents in towns around Ada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bluffton, OH	9.2 mi	887	29%
Kenton, OH	14 mi	1,505	41%
Lima, OH	15 mi	5,615	39%
Fort Shawnee, OH	18 mi	1,253	29%
Ottawa, OH	21 mi	866	27%
Findlay, OH	22 mi	7,715	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ada

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 593-1605
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 423-5351
High Point Home Health, Ltd	Bellefontaine, OH	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 592-9800
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
Interim Healthcare Of Lima	Lima, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 228-2535

Straight-line miles from the center of Ada. 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 Ada

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,238 monthly median income of Ada households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 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 Ada: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ada?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Ada ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima (4 of 5), Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ada?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,238 monthly median income of Ada households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Ada, OH