Home Health Aides in Cortland, OH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Cortland, OH: the local picture

19

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

$16.57

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

1,935

residents 65 or older (27% of Cortland)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Trumbull County)

19 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cortland 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 Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.49 and $17.64.

Cortland has about 1,935 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Cortland compared with Trumbull County and Ohio

Census figure	Cortland	Trumbull County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.7%	4.7%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,938	$46,417	—

Older residents in towns around Cortland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Howland Center, OH	5.9 mi	1,160	34%
Champion Heights, OH	7.1 mi	1,465	44%
Warren, OH	8.1 mi	7,215	42%
Niles, OH	10 mi	4,262	33%
Girard, OH	12 mi	1,920	41%
McDonald, OH	12 mi	684	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Cortland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Tlc Home Healthcare LLC	Warren, OH	7.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 647-6199
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Girard, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 480-3776
Ohio's Choice Home Health	Austintown, OH	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 779-3389
Akeso Home Health Care Inc	Canfield, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(330) 759-3903
Ohio Living Home Health Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 533-4350
Alpine Care Home Health	Youngstown, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 731-2980

Straight-line miles from the center of Cortland. 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 Cortland

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Cortland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 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 Cortland: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Cortland?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Cortland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Residence Home Care LLC (4.5 of 5), Tlc Home Healthcare LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Cortland?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,162 monthly median income of Cortland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Cortland, OH