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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fostoria, OH: the local picture

13

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

$16.57

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

2,217

residents 65 or older (18% of Fostoria)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Seneca County)

13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fostoria ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Fostoria has about 2,217 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Fostoria compared with Seneca County and Ohio

Census figure	Fostoria	Seneca County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.1%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	2.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,432	$48,630	—

Older residents in towns around Fostoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tiffin, OH	12 mi	3,195	38%
North Baltimore, OH	13 mi	651	53%
Findlay, OH	14 mi	7,715	32%
Carey, OH	15 mi	573	22%
Gibsonburg, OH	16 mi	409	36%
Ballville, OH	18 mi	1,114	18%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fostoria

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Tiffin, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 455-8180
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Monroe, MI	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 423-5351
Caretenders	Holland, OH	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(567) 703-5399
Unique Health Care Solutions, LLC	Maumee, OH	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 794-8565

Straight-line miles from the center of Fostoria. 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 Fostoria

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 41% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Fostoria 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 Fostoria: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fostoria?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Fostoria ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fostoria?

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 41% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Fostoria 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 Fostoria, OH