Home Health Aides in Fortville, IN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fortville, IN: the local picture

31

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

$16.86

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

527

residents 65 or older (11% of Fortville)

9.1%

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

31 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fortville ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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 Indiana earn a median $16.86 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.92 and $17.63.

Fortville has about 527 residents aged 65 or older, 9.1% of whom report a disability.

Fortville compared with Hancock County and Indiana

Census figure	Fortville	Hancock County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	9.1%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	6.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	4.0%	10%

Older residents in towns around Fortville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ingalls, IN	3.2 mi	288	55%
McCordsville, IN	4.2 mi	1,351	30%
Fishers, IN	7.0 mi	12,478	24%
Pendleton, IN	7.3 mi	1,016	15%
Lapel, IN	7.5 mi	336	32%
Lawrence, IN	8.6 mi	6,134	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fortville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	9.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Adoration Home Health	Carmel, IN	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(317) 983-1716
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Centerwell Home Health	Indianapolis, IN	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(317) 915-1440
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700
The Care Team Home Health	Carmel, IN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 214-9999
Heritage Home Health Services	Greenwood, IN	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(765) 342-2126
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	68 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018

Straight-line miles from the center of Fortville. 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 Fortville

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Fortville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fortville?

Medicare lists 31 certified agencies whose service area includes Fortville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Purposecare Of Indiana (4.5 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fortville?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Fortville, IN