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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Kechi, KS: the local picture

11

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

$15.03

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

489

residents 65 or older (17% of Kechi)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kechi ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Kechi has about 489 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

Kechi compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Kechi	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	9.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.8%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,896	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Kechi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bel Aire, KS	1.7 mi	1,417	32%
Park City, KS	3.3 mi	860	36%
Valley Center, KS	6.1 mi	1,469	39%
Wichita, KS	8.4 mi	62,611	35%
Andover, KS	10 mi	1,941	42%
Maize, KS	11 mi	774	53%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Kechi

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	74 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	4.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	4.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Ascension At Home	Wichita, KS	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 268-8588
Specialized Home Care	Wichita, KS	6.7 mi	4 of 5	—	(316) 941-9698
Providence Home Health And Hospice, LLC	Wichita, KS	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 558-5956
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Kechi. 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 Kechi

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 22% of the $5,825 monthly median income of Kechi 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 Kechi: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Kechi?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Kechi ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Wesley Healthcare At Home (5 of 5), Traditions Health (4.5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Kechi?

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 22% of the $5,825 monthly median income of Kechi 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 Kechi, KS