Home Health Aides in Kenai, AK
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Kenai for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Kenai, AK: the local picture
1 Medicare-certified home health agency lists Kenai ZIP codes in their service area. 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 Alaska earn a median $19.11 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.62 and $21.32.
Kenai has about 955 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.
Kenai compared with Kenai Peninsula Borough and Alaska
| Census figure | Kenai | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 34% | 35% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 20% | 14% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 27% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 10% | 8.3% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 9.8% | 6.4% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $60,250 | $60,287 | — |
Older residents in towns around Kenai
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldotna, AK | 7.1 mi | 874 | 41% |
| Kalifornsky, AK | 7.5 mi | 1,521 | 32% |
| Nikiski, AK | 11 mi | 937 | 47% |
| Sterling, AK | 14 mi | 1,751 | 36% |
| Homer, AK | 64 mi | 1,296 | 30% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Kenai
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Peninsula Home Health, LLC | Soldotna, AK | 6.1 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, medical social work | (907) 260-4444 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Kenai. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Kenai
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,021 monthly median income of Kenai households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.
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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Home Health Aides in Kenai: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Kenai?
Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Kenai ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Kenai Peninsula Home Health, LLC (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Kenai?
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,021 monthly median income of Kenai households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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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