Home Health Aides in Cold Spring, KY
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Home Health Aides in Cold Spring, KY: the local picture
6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cold Spring 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.
Cold Spring has about 1,922 residents aged 65 or older, 21% of whom report a disability.
Cold Spring compared with Campbell County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Cold Spring | Campbell County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 21% | 30% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 30% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 15% | 13% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 3.5% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,447 | $53,925 | — |
Older residents in towns around Cold Spring
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Heights, KY | 1.8 mi | 1,021 | 48% |
| Wilder, KY | 3.1 mi | 604 | 45% |
| Taylor Mill, KY | 3.5 mi | 1,161 | 33% |
| Southgate, KY | 3.9 mi | 422 | 27% |
| Alexandria, KY | 4.3 mi | 1,808 | 34% |
| Salem Heights, OH | 4.4 mi | 594 | 30% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Cold Spring
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Home Care | Florence, KY | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (859) 283-1500 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Kentucky | Crestview Hills, KY | 6.8 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (859) 441-7999 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Fort Mitchell, KY | 6.8 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (859) 331-5800 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Northern Kentucky | Edgewood, KY | 6.8 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (859) 578-9191 |
| Caretenders Of Northern Kentucky | Fort Wright, KY | 6.0 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (859) 578-0022 |
| Personal Touch Home Care Of KY, Inc. | Florence, KY | 11 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (859) 441-0200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Cold Spring. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Cold Spring
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 29% of the $5,287 monthly median income of Cold Spring 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Cold Spring: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Cold Spring?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Cold Spring ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include St Elizabeth Home Care (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Kentucky (4 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Cold Spring?
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 29% of the $5,287 monthly median income of Cold Spring 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.
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