Home Health Aides in Fort Mitchell, KY: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fort Mitchell, KY: the local picture

9

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

$17.52

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

974

residents 65 or older (11% of Fort Mitchell)

34%

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

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Mitchell 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 Kentucky earn a median $17.52 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.88 and $21.85.

Fort Mitchell has about 974 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Fort Mitchell compared with Kenton County and Kentucky

Census figure	Fort Mitchell	Kenton County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	39%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	11%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	5.5%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,972	$53,712	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Mitchell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lakeside Park, KY	1.0 mi	505	37%
Fort Wright, KY	1.1 mi	1,198	25%
Crescent Springs, KY	1.5 mi	811	23%
Crestview Hills, KY	1.6 mi	611	35%
Park Hills, KY	2.0 mi	404	31%
Covington, KY	2.1 mi	6,003	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fort Mitchell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care	Florence, KY	5.8 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	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(859) 441-7999
Centerwell Home Health	Fort Mitchell, KY	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 331-5800
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Interim Healthcare Of Northern Kentucky	Edgewood, KY	1.1 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	2.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 578-0022
Interim Healthcare Of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 984-1110
Personal Touch Home Care Of KY, Inc.	Florence, KY	5.8 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 Fort Mitchell. 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 Fort Mitchell

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 28% of the $5,498 monthly median income of Fort Mitchell 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.

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 Fort Mitchell: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fort Mitchell?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Mitchell 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 Fort Mitchell?

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 28% of the $5,498 monthly median income of Fort Mitchell 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.

Home Health Aides in Fort Mitchell, KY