Home Health Aides in Georgetown, IN
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Georgetown for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Georgetown, IN: the local picture
9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Georgetown ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.
Georgetown has about 499 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.
Georgetown compared with Floyd County and Indiana
| Census figure | Georgetown | Floyd County | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 36% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.1% | 6.3% | 9.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.3% | 3.5% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $81,500 | $60,695 | — |
Older residents in towns around Georgetown
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floyds Knobs, IN | 4.9 mi | 753 | 27% |
| New Albany, IN | 7.6 mi | 6,729 | 44% |
| Corydon, IN | 11 mi | 867 | 34% |
| Shively, KY | 11 mi | 3,615 | 38% |
| Clarksville, IN | 11 mi | 3,568 | 40% |
| Sellersburg, IN | 12 mi | 2,317 | 36% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Georgetown
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Spirit Health At Home | Clarksville, IN | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (812) 283-9190 |
| Kort | Jeffersonville, IN | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (812) 948-0549 |
| Adoration Home Health | Jeffersonville, IN | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (812) 284-3030 |
| Baptist Home Health Care Of Indiana | New Albany, IN | 7.7 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (812) 949-5621 |
| Carefirst Rehab LLC | Sellersburg, IN | 12 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (812) 748-7433 |
| Caretenders | New Albany, IN | 7.7 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (812) 941-8125 |
| 1ST Americare Llp | New Albany, IN | 7.7 mi | 2.5 of 5 | — | (502) 475-1349 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Se Indiana Inc | Columbus, IN | 63 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (812) 537-5546 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Georgetown. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Georgetown
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, which is 22% of the $6,792 monthly median income of Georgetown households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Georgetown: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Georgetown?
Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Georgetown ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Common Spirit Health At Home (4 of 5), Kort (4 of 5), Adoration Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Georgetown?
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, which is 22% of the $6,792 monthly median income of Georgetown households headed by someone 65 or older. 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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Floyds Knobs, IN
- Home Health Aides in New Albany, IN
- Home Health Aides in Corydon, IN
- Home Health Aides in Shively, KY
- Home Health Aides in Clarksville, IN
- Home Health Aides in Sellersburg, IN
- Home Health Aides in Jeffersonville, IN
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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.
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