Junction City, Kansas

Home Health Aides in Junction City, KS

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Junction City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Junction City, KS: the local picture

9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Junction City ZIP codes in their service area
$15.03
median hourly wage of home care aides in Kansas (BLS, May 2025)
2,164
residents 65 or older (9.7% of Junction City)
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Geary County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Junction City ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Junction City has about 2,164 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Junction City compared with Geary County and Kansas

Census figureJunction CityGeary CountyKansas
Residents 65+ with a disability41%36%33%
Residents 65 or older9.7%8.7%17%
Residents 85 or older2.1%1.4%2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone36%36%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%14%8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home14%14%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$59,909$58,481—

Older residents in towns around Junction City

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Fort Riley, KS5.9 mi0—
Manhattan, KS17 mi5,36426%
Abilene, KS21 mi1,52031%
Clay Center, KS29 mi98935%
Wamego, KS32 mi60119%
Salina, KS44 mi8,56735%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Junction City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Wesley Healthcare At HomeSalina, KS45 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 825-8500
Elara CaringTopeka, KS59 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 354-0767
Interim Healthcare Of TopekaTopeka, KS61 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 272-1616
Meadowlark Hills Home HealthManhattan, KS18 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 537-9497
Inmyhome, A Division Of Occk, IncSalina, KS43 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 823-2025
Accessible Home Care, LLCSalina, KS45 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(785) 493-8111
Angels Care Home HealthTopeka, KS61 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(785) 273-3560
Lincoln Park Home HealthSalina, KS45 mi1.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 420-0095

Straight-line miles from the center of Junction City. 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 Junction City

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 26% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Junction City 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.

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Questions

Home Health Aides in Junction City: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Junction City?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Junction City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Wesley Healthcare At Home (5 of 5), Elara Caring (5 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Topeka (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Junction City?

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 26% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Junction City 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.

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