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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lancaster, OH: the local picture

55

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

$16.57

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

7,728

residents 65 or older (19% of Lancaster)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fairfield County)

55 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lancaster 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.

Lancaster has about 7,728 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

Lancaster compared with Fairfield County and Ohio

Census figure	Lancaster	Fairfield County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	23%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	5.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,429	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Lancaster

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Baltimore, OH	8.3 mi	641	38%
Lithopolis, OH	13 mi	213	43%
Pickerington, OH	14 mi	3,018	39%
Canal Winchester, OH	14 mi	2,171	42%
Buckeye Lake, OH	16 mi	468	48%
Logan, OH	17 mi	1,183	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lancaster

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Achh Of CA - Circleville	Circleville, OH	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 474-7826
Enliven Home Health	Gahanna, OH	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 755-2347
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Home Health Connection, Inc	Lancaster, OH	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 839-4545
Mount Carmel Home Care	Columbus, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 234-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Lancaster. 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 Lancaster

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 39% of the $3,702 monthly median income of Lancaster 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 Lancaster: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lancaster?

Medicare lists 55 certified agencies whose service area includes Lancaster ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Achh Of CA - Circleville (4.5 of 5), Enliven Home Health (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lancaster?

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 39% of the $3,702 monthly median income of Lancaster 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 Lancaster, OH