Home Health Aides in New Lexington, OH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in New Lexington, OH: the local picture

18

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

$16.57

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

863

residents 65 or older (19% of New Lexington)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Perry County)

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list New Lexington 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.

New Lexington has about 863 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

New Lexington compared with Perry County and Ohio

Census figure	New Lexington	Perry County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.6%	2.9%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,272	$45,188	—

Older residents in towns around New Lexington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Logan, OH	16 mi	1,183	44%
Nelsonville, OH	18 mi	466	37%
Zanesville, OH	19 mi	4,491	45%
Buckeye Lake, OH	21 mi	468	48%
Lancaster, OH	21 mi	7,728	42%
North Zanesville, OH	22 mi	751	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving New Lexington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Genesis Home Care	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
Home Health Connection, Inc	Lancaster, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 839-4545
Interim Healthcare Of Cambridge	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 453-5130
Caretenders Vna	Lancaster, OH	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 687-4410
Premier Home Health LLC	Newark, OH	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 403-6806
Summit Orthopaedic Home Care	Grandview Heights, OH	48 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 866-8158
Acute Nursing Care LLC	Cambridge, OH	40 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 439-5720

Straight-line miles from the center of New Lexington. 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 New Lexington

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 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington 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 New Lexington: common questions

Which home health agencies serve New Lexington?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes New Lexington ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include American Nursing Care, Inc (4 of 5), Genesis Home Care (3.5 of 5), Home Health Connection, Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in New Lexington?

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 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington 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 New Lexington, OH