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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Nelsonville, OH: the local picture

15

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

$16.57

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

466

residents 65 or older (11% of Nelsonville)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Athens County)

15 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Nelsonville 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.

Nelsonville has about 466 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Nelsonville compared with Athens County and Ohio

Census figure	Nelsonville	Athens County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	5.8%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,483	$54,034	—

Older residents in towns around Nelsonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
The Plains, OH	8.1 mi	1,010	73%
Logan, OH	11 mi	1,183	44%
Athens, OH	11 mi	1,476	33%
New Lexington, OH	18 mi	863	34%
Lancaster, OH	27 mi	7,728	42%
Wellston, OH	29 mi	974	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Nelsonville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Achh Of CA - Circleville	Circleville, OH	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 474-7826
Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part	Marietta, OH	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 373-8549
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Ohiohealth Home Health With Compassus	Athens, OH	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 331-7040
Home Health Connection, Inc	Lancaster, OH	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 839-4545
Adoration Home Health	Belpre, OH	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 423-5901
Holzer Home Care	Gallipolis, OH	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 446-5301
Interim Healthcare Of Newark	Lancaster, OH	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 349-8700

Straight-line miles from the center of Nelsonville. 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 Nelsonville

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 43% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Nelsonville?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Nelsonville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Achh Of CA - Circleville (4.5 of 5), Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part (4 of 5), Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Nelsonville?

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 43% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville, OH