Home Health Aides in Mount Washington, KY
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Mount Washington for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Mount Washington, KY: the local picture
6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mount Washington 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 Kentucky earn a median $17.52 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.88 and $21.85.
Mount Washington has about 2,769 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.
Mount Washington compared with Bullitt County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Mount Washington | Bullitt County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 40% | 39% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 17% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 21% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.2% | 8.2% | 13% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.9% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $57,159 | $55,281 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mount Washington
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Village, KY | 6.8 mi | 647 | 28% |
| Hillview, KY | 7.8 mi | 985 | 41% |
| Shepherdsville, KY | 9.0 mi | 1,517 | 48% |
| Louisville, KY | 9.8 mi | 101,891 | 34% |
| Jeffersontown, KY | 11 mi | 6,398 | 30% |
| Douglass Hills, KY | 13 mi | 1,599 | 22% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Mount Washington
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Louisville, KY | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 895-4213 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Elizabethtown, KY | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 763-9242 |
| Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health | Louisville, KY | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 933-1311 |
| Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville | Louisville, KY | 6.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 584-2456 |
| Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care | Louisville, KY | 16 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 454-5656 |
| Caretenders | Louisville, KY | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (502) 238-5150 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Washington. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Mount Washington
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,763 monthly median income of Mount Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Mount Washington: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Mount Washington?
Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Mount Washington ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Sp-KY, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Mount Washington?
At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,763 monthly median income of Mount Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Pioneer Village, KY
- Home Health Aides in Hillview, KY
- Home Health Aides in Shepherdsville, KY
- Home Health Aides in Louisville, KY
- Home Health Aides in Jeffersontown, KY
- Home Health Aides in Douglass Hills, KY
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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.
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