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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Norwalk, OH: the local picture

16

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

$16.57

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

3,099

residents 65 or older (18% of Norwalk)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Huron County)

16 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Norwalk ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Norwalk has about 3,099 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Norwalk compared with Huron County and Ohio

Census figure	Norwalk	Huron County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	4.4%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,920	$47,302	—

Older residents in towns around Norwalk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Huron, OH	11 mi	1,922	24%
Bellevue, OH	12 mi	1,508	40%
Willard, OH	15 mi	1,402	43%
New London, OH	16 mi	428	38%
Sandusky, OH	16 mi	4,167	37%
Vermilion, OH	19 mi	2,664	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Norwalk

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	56 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Fisher Titus Home Health Center	Norwalk, OH	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 668-0099
Mercy Health-Home Care, Lorain County	Lorain, OH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 960-4545
Luxe Home Health Care LLC	Avon, OH	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(440) 388-3925
Alpine Care Home Health	Youngstown, OH	102 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 731-2980

Straight-line miles from the center of Norwalk. 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 Norwalk

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 47% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Norwalk 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 Norwalk: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Norwalk?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Norwalk ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Norwalk?

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 47% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Norwalk 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 Norwalk, OH