Home Health Aides in Kenton, OH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Kenton, OH: the local picture

15

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

$16.57

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

1,505

residents 65 or older (20% of Kenton)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hardin County)

15 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kenton 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 Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.49 and $17.64.

Kenton has about 1,505 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Kenton compared with Hardin County and Ohio

Census figure	Kenton	Hardin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	5.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,950	$48,224	—

Older residents in towns around Kenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ada, OH	14 mi	390	22%
Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	2,354	44%
Upper Sandusky, OH	22 mi	1,315	50%
Bluffton, OH	22 mi	887	29%
Carey, OH	24 mi	573	22%
Marion, OH	26 mi	5,301	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Kenton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 593-1605
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
High Point Home Health, Ltd	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 592-9800
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 423-5351
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenton. 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 Kenton

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 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 Kenton: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Kenton?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Kenton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Kenton?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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.

Home Health Aides in Kenton, OH