Coldwater, Michigan

Home Health Aides in Coldwater, 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 Coldwater for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Coldwater, MI: the local picture

11
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Coldwater ZIP codes in their service area
$16.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in Michigan (BLS, May 2025)
2,456
residents 65 or older (18% of Coldwater)
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Branch County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Coldwater ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Coldwater has about 2,456 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Coldwater compared with Branch County and Michigan

Census figureColdwaterBranch CountyMichigan
Residents 65+ with a disability36%31%32%
Residents 65 or older18%19%19%
Residents 85 or older1.0%1.6%2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone34%30%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%10%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home15%12%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,132$48,874—

Older residents in towns around Coldwater

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Hillsdale, MI19 mi1,16347%
Angola, IN21 mi1,50630%
Marshall, MI22 mi1,60934%
Sturgis, MI24 mi1,38647%
Albion, MI24 mi95338%
Battle Creek, MI27 mi8,80437%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Coldwater

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthPortage, MI34 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(269) 381-5620
Seasons Home Health CarePortage, MI34 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(269) 684-0004
Elara CaringJackson, MI38 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(517) 780-9500
Bronson At Home Healthcare ServicesBattle Creek, MI27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(844) 241-4663
Compassus Home HealthPortage, MI34 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(269) 459-3700
Ohioans Home HealthcareSaline, MI64 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(419) 843-4422
Alpine Care Home HealthGrand Rapids, MI73 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(616) 956-7900
Ohioans Home HealthcareMonroe, MI79 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(419) 843-4422

Straight-line miles from the center of Coldwater. 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 Coldwater

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 46% of the $3,178 monthly median income of Coldwater 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 Coldwater: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Coldwater?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Coldwater ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Seasons Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Coldwater?

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 46% of the $3,178 monthly median income of Coldwater 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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