Home Health Aides in Harlan, IA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Harlan, IA: the local picture

4

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

$17.34

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

1,170

residents 65 or older (24% of Harlan)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Shelby County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Harlan 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 Iowa earn a median $17.34 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.14 and $19.05.

Harlan has about 1,170 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

Harlan compared with Shelby County and Iowa

Census figure	Harlan	Shelby County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.8%	4.0%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	16%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	2.7%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,500	$53,889	—

Older residents in towns around Harlan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Atlantic, IA	24 mi	1,632	37%
Denison, IA	25 mi	1,109	42%
Missouri Valley, IA	30 mi	529	36%
Carroll, IA	38 mi	2,456	22%
Carter Lake, IA	39 mi	650	42%
Council Bluffs, IA	39 mi	10,951	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Harlan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa	Council Bluffs, IA	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 352-3640
Aveanna Home Health	Council Bluffs, IA	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 325-8989
Carroll Area Nursing Services	Carroll, IA	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 792-1111
Myrtue Med Center Home Health	Harlan, IA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 755-4308

Straight-line miles from the center of Harlan. 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 Harlan

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,708 monthly median income of Harlan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Harlan: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Harlan?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Harlan ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Angels Care Home Health Of Iowa (4 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4 of 5), Carroll Area Nursing Services (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Harlan?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,708 monthly median income of Harlan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Harlan, IA