Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin

Home Health Aides in Lake Wisconsin, WI

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

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lake Wisconsin, WI: the local picture

7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Wisconsin ZIP codes in their service area
$17.47
median hourly wage of home care aides in Wisconsin (BLS, May 2025)
1,234
residents 65 or older (23% of Lake Wisconsin)
14%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Sauk County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin earn a median $17.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.69 and $18.49.

Lake Wisconsin has about 1,234 residents aged 65 or older, 14% of whom report a disability.

Lake Wisconsin compared with Sauk County and Wisconsin

Census figureLake WisconsinSauk CountyWisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability14%30%28%
Residents 65 or older23%20%19%
Residents 85 or older2.0%2.5%2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%28%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.4%8.2%9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home1.7%8.1%9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$71,402$59,224—

Older residents in towns around Lake Wisconsin

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Lodi, WI4.4 mi87725%
Prairie du Sac, WI8.5 mi74530%
Sauk City, WI9.3 mi64635%
Poynette, WI9.8 mi37925%
Baraboo, WI10 mi2,61038%
Portage, WI14 mi1,52038%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake Wisconsin

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aveanna Home HealthBaraboo, WI11 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(608) 356-7570
Interim Healthcare Of WisconsinMadison, WI25 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(608) 238-0268
Aspirus At HomeWausau, WI111 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(715) 847-2600
Uw Health Care DirectMiddleton, WI19 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(608) 831-8555
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-WisconsinMadison, WI24 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 924-2273
Commonheart Home HealthWaukesha, WI71 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(920) 261-7108
Transitions At Home Of Western WisconsinMount Horeb, WI26 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(608) 437-5515

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Wisconsin. 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 Lake Wisconsin

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 25% of the $5,950 monthly median income of Lake Wisconsin 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 Lake Wisconsin: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lake Wisconsin?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Wisconsin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin (3.5 of 5), Aspirus At Home (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lake Wisconsin?

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 25% of the $5,950 monthly median income of Lake Wisconsin 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.

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