Home Health Aides in Iron River, MI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Iron River, MI: the local picture

3

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

$16.83

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

553

residents 65 or older (18% of Iron River)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Iron County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Iron River 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 Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.69 and $17.81.

Iron River has about 553 residents aged 65 or older, 46% of whom report a disability.

Iron River compared with Iron County and Michigan

Census figure	Iron River	Iron County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	38%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	31%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	3.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	3.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,304	$40,122	—

Older residents in towns around Iron River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kingsford, MI	33 mi	1,367	39%
Iron Mountain, MI	33 mi	1,429	34%
Norway, MI	40 mi	597	44%
Rhinelander, WI	50 mi	1,427	39%
West Ishpeming, MI	52 mi	624	32%
Ishpeming, MI	53 mi	1,062	45%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Iron River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aspirus At Home	Hancock, MI	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 337-5700
Dickinson Home Health	Iron Mountain, MI	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 776-1925
North Woods Home Nursing	Manistique, MI	114 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 341-6963

Straight-line miles from the center of Iron River. 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 Iron River

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,609 monthly median income of Iron River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Iron River: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Iron River?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Iron River ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aspirus At Home (4.5 of 5), Dickinson Home Health (3 of 5), North Woods Home Nursing (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Iron River?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,609 monthly median income of Iron River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Iron River, MI