Home Health Aides in Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lakes of the Four Seasons ZIP codes in their service area

$16.86

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

1,639

residents 65 or older (22% of Lakes of the Four Seasons)

23%

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

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lakes of the Four Seasons ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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 Indiana earn a median $16.86 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.92 and $17.63.

Lakes of the Four Seasons has about 1,639 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.

Lakes of the Four Seasons compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Lakes of the Four Seasons	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.7%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.8%	15%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,156	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Lakes of the Four Seasons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Winfield, IN	2.2 mi	970	25%
Shorewood Forest, IN	5.4 mi	643	8.4%
Hebron, IN	5.5 mi	600	20%
Crown Point, IN	6.5 mi	6,282	28%
Merrillville, IN	6.9 mi	7,540	33%
Hobart, IN	8.1 mi	4,478	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lakes of the Four Seasons

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Schererville, IN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 864-9988
Caretenders	Valparaiso, IN	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 531-8189
Franciscan Home Care	Hobart, IN	8.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 933-6663

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakes of the Four Seasons. 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $8,763 monthly median income of Lakes of the Four Seasons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Lakes of the Four Seasons: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lakes of the Four Seasons?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Lakes of the Four Seasons ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Enhabit Home Health (4.5 of 5), Caretenders (3.5 of 5), Franciscan Home Care (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lakes of the Four Seasons?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $8,763 monthly median income of Lakes of the Four Seasons households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.