Home Health Aides in Central City, KY: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Central City, KY: the local picture

3

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

$17.52

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

763

residents 65 or older (13% of Central City)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Muhlenberg County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Central City ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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.

Central City has about 763 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Central City compared with Muhlenberg County and Kentucky

Census figure	Central City	Muhlenberg County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	45%	39%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	18%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	2.0%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,308	$36,223	—

Older residents in towns around Central City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Greenville, KY	6.5 mi	1,082	52%
Beaver Dam, KY	16 mi	672	63%
Hartford, KY	17 mi	468	41%
Madisonville, KY	21 mi	3,770	40%
Masonville, KY	26 mi	352	8.2%
Sorgho, KY	31 mi	269	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Central City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hopkinsville, KY	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(270) 885-7887
Owensboro Health Muhlenburg Community Hospital Home Health	Central City, KY	0.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 754-9340
Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home	Madisonville, KY	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 824-3470

Straight-line miles from the center of Central City. 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 Central City

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 49% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Central City 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 Central City: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Central City?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Central City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Owensboro Health Muhlenburg Community Hospital Home Health (4 of 5), Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Central City?

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 49% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Central City 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 Central City, KY