Home Health Aides in Battle Creek, MI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Battle Creek, MI: the local picture

16

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

$16.83

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

8,804

residents 65 or older (17% of Battle Creek)

37%

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

16 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Battle Creek 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.

Battle Creek has about 8,804 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Battle Creek compared with Calhoun County and Michigan

Census figure	Battle Creek	Calhoun County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	6.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,352	$49,338	—

Older residents in towns around Battle Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Springfield, MI	1.7 mi	617	47%
Level Park-Oak Park, MI	5.4 mi	738	39%
Marshall, MI	14 mi	1,609	34%
Comstock Northwest, MI	15 mi	1,228	27%
Eastwood, MI	16 mi	909	41%
Kalamazoo, MI	18 mi	8,027	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Battle Creek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Portage, MI	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(269) 381-5620
Seasons Home Health Care	Portage, MI	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(269) 684-0004
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Pure Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 234-6188
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	204 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Bronson At Home Healthcare Services	Battle Creek, MI	0.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(844) 241-4663
Compassus Home Health	Portage, MI	19 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	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(616) 956-7900

Straight-line miles from the center of Battle Creek. 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 Battle Creek

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, which is 44% of the $3,279 monthly median income of Battle Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Battle Creek: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Battle Creek?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Battle Creek ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Seasons Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Battle Creek?

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, which is 44% of the $3,279 monthly median income of Battle Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Battle Creek, MI