Home Health Aides in Ashland, NE: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ashland, NE: the local picture

15

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

$17.38

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

405

residents 65 or older (13% of Ashland)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Saunders County)

15 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ashland ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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 Nebraska earn a median $17.38 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.47 and $18.54.

Ashland has about 405 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Ashland compared with Saunders County and Nebraska

Census figure	Ashland	Saunders County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	25%	32%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	6.4%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	2.8%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,188	$57,385	—

Older residents in towns around Ashland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gretna, NE	11 mi	972	41%
Waverly, NE	12 mi	828	5.7%
Chalco, NE	16 mi	1,085	33%
Papillion, NE	17 mi	4,162	31%
Wahoo, NE	18 mi	896	30%
La Vista, NE	19 mi	1,995	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ashland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Omaha, NE	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 343-9433
Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands	Omaha, NE	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 342-5566
Heritage Oncare Home Health, LLC	Omaha, NE	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 403-4330
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 219-7043
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297
Freedom In Home Services, LLC	Omaha, NE	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 934-2224
Chi Health At Home - Omaha	Omaha, NE	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 898-8000
Hospice And Home Healthcare Of Saunders County	Wahoo, NE	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 443-4798

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashland. 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 Ashland

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,182 monthly median income of Ashland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Ashland: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ashland?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Ashland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of The Midlands (4.5 of 5), Heritage Oncare Home Health, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ashland?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,182 monthly median income of Ashland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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; 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 Ashland, NE