Bridgeport, Michigan

Home Health Aides in Bridgeport, MI

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Bridgeport for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Bridgeport, MI: the local picture

19
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bridgeport ZIP codes in their service area
$16.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in Michigan (BLS, May 2025)
1,453
residents 65 or older (21% of Bridgeport)
39%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Saginaw County)

19 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bridgeport ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Bridgeport has about 1,453 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Bridgeport compared with Saginaw County and Michigan

Census figureBridgeportSaginaw CountyMichigan
Residents 65+ with a disability39%36%32%
Residents 65 or older21%20%19%
Residents 85 or older3.4%2.5%2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone40%31%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%12%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home6.7%4.6%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$50,442$49,883—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeport

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Buena Vista, MI3.4 mi1,26155%
Saginaw, MI4.8 mi6,48841%
Frankenmuth, MI7.6 mi1,61838%
Shields, MI10 mi2,12140%
Bay City, MI15 mi5,72041%
Vassar, MI15 mi47151%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bridgeport

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Americans Home Health CareSaginaw, MI7.9 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(989) 791-7951
Mclaren Home HealthBay City, MI15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(800) 862-3132
Elara CaringBingham Farms, MI67 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(248) 530-3720
First State Home Health Care, IncSaginaw, MI7.9 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(989) 771-2100
Mclaren Home HealthDavison, MI29 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(810) 732-3131
Alpine Care Home HealthTroy, MI66 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(248) 591-0265
The Care TeamSaginaw, MI9.8 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(989) 341-4920
Heartland Home HealthMidland, MI24 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(989) 667-3440

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport

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 35% of the $4,204 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Bridgeport?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Bridgeport ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Americans Home Health Care (5 of 5), Mclaren Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Bridgeport?

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 35% of the $4,204 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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.

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.

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