Home Health Aides in Melvindale, MI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Melvindale, MI: the local picture

78

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

$16.83

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

1,329

residents 65 or older (11% of Melvindale)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Wayne County)

78 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Melvindale 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 Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.69 and $17.81.

Melvindale has about 1,329 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Melvindale compared with Wayne County and Michigan

Census figure	Melvindale	Wayne County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	45%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,987	$48,784	—

Older residents in towns around Melvindale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Allen Park, MI	2.0 mi	5,168	29%
Lincoln Park, MI	2.4 mi	5,617	36%
Dearborn, MI	2.8 mi	14,681	39%
Ecorse, MI	2.9 mi	1,405	39%
River Rouge, MI	3.0 mi	891	28%
Wyandotte, MI	4.9 mi	4,428	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Melvindale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Global Home Care	Troy, MI	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 588-8881
Holistic Home Healthcare, LLC	Garden City, MI	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(313) 401-0066
Safe Care Home Health Services	Livonia, MI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 744-9683
Assured Care Home Health Services, Inc	Southfield, MI	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 262-2200
New Century Home Health Care	Madison Heights, MI	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 398-9600
Platinum Care Home Services, Inc	Warren, MI	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 200-5382
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720

Straight-line miles from the center of Melvindale. 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 Melvindale

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,999 monthly median income of Melvindale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Melvindale: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Melvindale?

Medicare lists 78 certified agencies whose service area includes Melvindale ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Carebridge Home Health (5 of 5), Global Home Care (5 of 5), Holistic Home Healthcare, LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Melvindale?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,999 monthly median income of Melvindale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Melvindale, MI