Home Health Aides in Hays, KS: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Hays, KS: the local picture

4

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

$15.03

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

3,332

residents 65 or older (16% of Hays)

30%

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

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hays ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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 Kansas earn a median $15.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.06 and $16.95.

Hays has about 3,332 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Hays compared with Ellis County and Kansas

Census figure	Hays	Ellis County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	6.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,827	$46,379	—

Older residents in towns around Hays

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Russell, KS	25 mi	1,030	37%
Hoisington, KS	39 mi	503	37%
Great Bend, KS	46 mi	2,705	38%
Larned, KS	50 mi	899	45%
Ellsworth, KS	60 mi	537	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Hays

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas	Hays, KS	0.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 621-2499
Guardian Home Care, LLC	Norton, KS	73 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(785) 622-4254
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Lincoln Park Home Health	Salina, KS	91 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 420-0095

Straight-line miles from the center of Hays. 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 Hays

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,736 monthly median income of Hays households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Hays: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Hays?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Hays ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas (5 of 5), Guardian Home Care, LLC (3.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Hays?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,736 monthly median income of Hays households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Hays, KS