Home Health Aides in Benton, KY: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Benton, KY: the local picture

5

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

$17.52

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

947

residents 65 or older (20% of Benton)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Marshall County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Benton ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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 Kentucky earn a median $17.52 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.88 and $21.85.

Benton has about 947 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Benton compared with Marshall County and Kentucky

Census figure	Benton	Marshall County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	39%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	1.4%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,727	$52,848	—

Older residents in towns around Benton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Calvert City, KY	14 mi	474	45%
Reidland, KY	14 mi	966	35%
Murray, KY	16 mi	2,364	39%
Mayfield, KY	17 mi	1,872	50%
Farley, KY	18 mi	927	44%
Hendron, KY	20 mi	1,456	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Benton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Murray, KY	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 753-1434
Marshall County Hospital Home Health	Benton, KY	2.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 527-8084
Lifeline Of Jackson Purchase Home Health	Mayfield, KY	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(270) 753-5656
Mercy Health - Home Care, Paducah	Paducah, KY	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 600-0417
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	177 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. 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 Benton

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Benton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Benton: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Benton?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Benton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Marshall County Hospital Home Health (3.5 of 5), Lifeline Of Jackson Purchase Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Benton?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Benton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Benton, KY