Home Health Aides in Martins Ferry, OH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Martins Ferry, OH: the local picture

7

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

$16.57

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

1,250

residents 65 or older (20% of Martins Ferry)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Belmont County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Martins Ferry ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Martins Ferry has about 1,250 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Martins Ferry compared with Belmont County and Ohio

Census figure	Martins Ferry	Belmont County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	1.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,693	$45,681	—

Older residents in towns around Martins Ferry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wheeling, WV	2.7 mi	6,812	33%
Bethlehem, WV	4.7 mi	679	21%
Bellaire, OH	6.1 mi	745	33%
St. Clairsville, OH	9.2 mi	1,454	28%
Shadyside, OH	9.2 mi	722	23%
Moundsville, WV	13 mi	1,878	47%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Martins Ferry

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Interim Healthcare Of Bridgeport	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 635-0045
Capital Health Home Care	Wintersville, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 264-8815
Carter Healthcare	Steubenville, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(740) 264-6311
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-2300
Interim Healthcare Of Marietta	Woodsfield, OH	31 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 635-0045

Straight-line miles from the center of Martins Ferry. 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 Martins Ferry

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 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Martins Ferry?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Martins Ferry ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Southeastern Home Care, LLC (4 of 5), Wvuhs Home Care (3.5 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Bridgeport (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Martins Ferry?

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 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry, OH