Home Health Aides in Dearborn Heights, MI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Dearborn Heights, MI: the local picture

136

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

$16.83

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

9,755

residents 65 or older (16% of Dearborn Heights)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Wayne County)

136 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dearborn Heights 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.

Dearborn Heights has about 9,755 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Dearborn Heights compared with Wayne County and Michigan

Census figure	Dearborn Heights	Wayne County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	43%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,549	$48,784	—

Older residents in towns around Dearborn Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Garden City, MI	2.8 mi	4,549	38%
Inkster, MI	3.3 mi	3,114	38%
Dearborn, MI	4.2 mi	14,681	39%
Westland, MI	4.8 mi	14,401	40%
Livonia, MI	6.0 mi	20,888	31%
Wayne, MI	6.5 mi	2,989	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Dearborn Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Global Home Care	Troy, MI	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 588-8881
All About Family Home Health Services, LLC	Mount Clemens, MI	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 477-1402
Holistic Home Healthcare, LLC	Garden City, MI	2.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(313) 401-0066
Safe Care Home Health Services	Livonia, MI	6.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 744-9683
The Medical Team	Livonia, MI	7.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 779-9700

Straight-line miles from the center of Dearborn Heights. 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 Dearborn Heights

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 38% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Dearborn Heights 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 Dearborn Heights: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Dearborn Heights?

Medicare lists 136 certified agencies whose service area includes Dearborn Heights ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Carebridge Home Health (5 of 5), Central Home Health Care (5 of 5), Interim Oakland County (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Dearborn Heights?

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 38% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Dearborn Heights 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.

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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 Dearborn Heights, MI