Home Health Aides in Bowling Green, KY: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Bowling Green, KY: the local picture

5

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

$17.52

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

8,630

residents 65 or older (11% of Bowling Green)

39%

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

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bowling Green ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Bowling Green has about 8,630 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Bowling Green compared with Warren County and Kentucky

Census figure	Bowling Green	Warren County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	39%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.3%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	15%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,016	$54,709	—

Older residents in towns around Bowling Green

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Franklin, KY	19 mi	1,687	31%
Scottsville, KY	20 mi	930	34%
Portland, TN	27 mi	1,640	37%
Russellville, KY	27 mi	1,635	50%
Glasgow, KY	28 mi	3,096	43%
Cave City, KY	28 mi	427	59%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bowling Green

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Columbia, KY	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 384-6411
Centerwell Home Health	Somerset, KY	106 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 679-7439
The Medical Center Home Care Program	Bowling Green, KY	2.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 745-1475
Lifeline Health Care Of Warren	Bowling Green, KY	2.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 781-0702
Rainbow, LLC	Bowling Green, KY	2.8 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(270) 745-0033

Straight-line miles from the center of Bowling Green. 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 Bowling Green

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 36% of the $4,168 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Bowling Green?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Bowling Green ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health (4 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), The Medical Center Home Care Program (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Bowling Green?

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 36% of the $4,168 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, KY