Home Health Aides in Jefferson, WI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Jefferson, WI: the local picture

6

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

$17.47

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

1,261

residents 65 or older (16% of Jefferson)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Jefferson County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Jefferson ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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 Wisconsin earn a median $17.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.69 and $18.49.

Jefferson has about 1,261 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Jefferson compared with Jefferson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Jefferson	Jefferson County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	6.3%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,426	$59,050	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Johnson Creek, WI	5.5 mi	364	37%
Fort Atkinson, WI	5.8 mi	2,316	33%
Lake Mills, WI	7.1 mi	1,189	21%
Whitewater, WI	12 mi	1,592	35%
Watertown, WI	13 mi	4,469	26%
Deerfield, WI	14 mi	293	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Jefferson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Prohealth Home Care	Waukesha, WI	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 928-7444
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Transitions Home Health	Elkhorn, WI	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 723-2700
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson. 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 Jefferson

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,036 monthly median income of Jefferson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Jefferson: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Jefferson?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Jefferson ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Prohealth Home Care (3.5 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Jefferson?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,036 monthly median income of Jefferson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Jefferson, WI