Home Health Aides in Allegan, MI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Allegan, MI: the local picture

15

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

$16.83

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

729

residents 65 or older (14% of Allegan)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Allegan County)

15 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Allegan ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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 Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.69 and $17.81.

Allegan has about 729 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.

Allegan compared with Allegan County and Michigan

Census figure	Allegan	Allegan County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	6.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	7.1%	10%

Older residents in towns around Allegan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Otsego, MI	8.8 mi	540	17%
Plainwell, MI	12 mi	808	42%
Wayland, MI	14 mi	646	29%
Dorr, MI	15 mi	338	22%
Westwood, MI	19 mi	1,802	18%
Byron Center, MI	20 mi	1,444	23%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Allegan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Portage, MI	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 381-5620
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	122 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Holland Community Hospital	Holland, MI	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 394-3346
Seasons Home Health Care	Portage, MI	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(269) 684-0004
Pure Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 234-6188
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Compassus Home Health	Portage, MI	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 459-3700
Alpine Care Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(616) 956-7900

Straight-line miles from the center of Allegan. 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 Allegan

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Allegan: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Allegan?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Allegan ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Carebridge Home Health (5 of 5), Holland Community Hospital (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Allegan?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Allegan, MI