Home Health Aides in Medford, WI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Medford, WI: the local picture

5

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

$17.47

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

1,084

residents 65 or older (24% of Medford)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Taylor County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Medford ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Medford has about 1,084 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Medford compared with Taylor County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Medford	Taylor County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	28%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	9.6%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	5.6%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,672	$43,797	—

Older residents in towns around Medford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Merrill, WI	31 mi	2,041	35%
Stanley, WI	32 mi	554	35%
Maine, WI	33 mi	519	17%
Marshfield, WI	34 mi	4,324	30%
Wausau, WI	36 mi	7,741	34%
Rib Mountain, WI	36 mi	1,821	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Medford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Interim Healthcare Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
Lakeland Home Healthcare	Chippewa Falls, WI	53 mi	3 of 5	—	(715) 239-2075
Aurora Community Health	Menomonie, WI	80 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(715) 235-3707

Straight-line miles from the center of Medford. 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 Medford

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 47% of the $3,223 monthly median income of Medford 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 Medford: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Medford?

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

How much does home health aides cost in Medford?

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 47% of the $3,223 monthly median income of Medford 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.

Home Health Aides in Medford, WI