Home Health Aides in East Grand Rapids, MI

Local figures

Home Health Aides in East Grand Rapids, MI: the local picture

20

Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Grand Rapids ZIP codes in their service area

$16.83

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

1,291

residents 65 or older (11% of East Grand Rapids)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Kent County)

20 Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Grand Rapids 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.

East Grand Rapids has about 1,291 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.

East Grand Rapids compared with Kent County and Michigan

Census figure	East Grand Rapids	Kent County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	9.2%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$107,063	$56,894	—

Older residents in towns around East Grand Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grand Rapids, MI	2.7 mi	25,584	31%
Kentwood, MI	4.3 mi	7,965	32%
Forest Hills, MI	6.0 mi	4,612	23%
Wyoming, MI	6.4 mi	9,191	32%
Northview, MI	6.4 mi	3,341	22%
Comstock Park, MI	7.6 mi	1,713	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving East Grand Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Care One Home Health Services	Grand Rapids, MI	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(616) 719-4440
Centerwell Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	3.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 942-5744
Pure Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	3.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 234-6188
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	78 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Alpine Care Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	3.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(616) 956-7900
Corewell Health Visiting Nurse Association	Grand Rapids, MI	4.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 486-3951
Interim Healthcare Of West Michigan	Grand Rapids, MI	4.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 575-0216
Better You Home Health, LLC	Dearborn, MI	130 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(313) 878-2845

Straight-line miles from the center of East Grand Rapids. 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 East Grand Rapids

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 16% of the $8,922 monthly median income of East Grand Rapids 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 East Grand Rapids: common questions

Which home health agencies serve East Grand Rapids?

Medicare lists 20 certified agencies whose service area includes East Grand Rapids ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Care One Home Health Services (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Pure Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in East Grand Rapids?

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 16% of the $8,922 monthly median income of East Grand Rapids 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.