Home Health Aides in Nicholasville, KY: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Nicholasville, KY: the local picture

10

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

$17.52

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

4,549

residents 65 or older (14% of Nicholasville)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jessamine County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Nicholasville 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 Kentucky earn a median $17.52 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.88 and $21.85.

Nicholasville has about 4,549 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Nicholasville compared with Jessamine County and Kentucky

Census figure	Nicholasville	Jessamine County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	39%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	8.2%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.7%	7.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,113	$56,984	—

Older residents in towns around Nicholasville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wilmore, KY	5.4 mi	841	40%
Lexington, KY	12 mi	47,626	32%
Versailles, KY	14 mi	1,899	29%
Harrodsburg, KY	18 mi	1,648	35%
Richmond, KY	18 mi	3,984	48%
Lancaster, KY	19 mi	697	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Nicholasville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Frankfort Regional Healthcare At Home	Lexington, KY	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 269-2587
Centerwell Home Health	Lexington, KY	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 252-4206
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Lexington, KY	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 271-0611
Lifeline Health Care Of Fayette	Nicholasville, KY	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 272-9787
Commonwealth Home Health	Lexington, KY	7.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 255-4411
Commonspirit Health At Home - Lexington	Lexington, KY	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 277-5111
Commonwealth Home Health	Richmond, KY	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 623-1075
Caretenders	Lexington, KY	7.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(859) 276-5369

Straight-line miles from the center of Nicholasville. 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 Nicholasville

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 37% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Nicholasville 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.

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 Nicholasville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Nicholasville?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Nicholasville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Frankfort Regional Healthcare At Home (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Nicholasville?

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 37% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Nicholasville 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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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 Nicholasville, KY