Home Health Aides in Oconto, WI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Oconto, WI: the local picture

8

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

$17.47

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

1,270

residents 65 or older (27% of Oconto)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oconto County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Oconto 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 Wisconsin earn a median $17.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.69 and $18.49.

Oconto has about 1,270 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Oconto compared with Oconto County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Oconto	Oconto County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	27%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.5%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	1.9%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,474	$52,783	—

Older residents in towns around Oconto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Peshtigo, WI	13 mi	704	21%
Oconto Falls, WI	13 mi	587	34%
Marinette, WI	18 mi	2,192	37%
Menominee, MI	20 mi	1,979	27%
Suamico, WI	20 mi	2,050	20%
Pulaski, WI	24 mi	443	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Oconto

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Bellin Home Health Agency	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 432-5434
Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Appleton, WI	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 830-9911
Interim Healthcare Of NE WI Inc.	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(920) 494-9444
Hshs Home Care Wisconsin	Green Bay, WI	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 448-7000
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	118 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325
Almost Family	Green Bay, WI	29 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(920) 498-0606
Almost Family	Marinette, WI	17 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(715) 735-6490

Straight-line miles from the center of Oconto. 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 Oconto

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Oconto: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Oconto?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Oconto ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aurora At Home (4.5 of 5), Bellin Home Health Agency (4 of 5), Prn Home Health And Therapy, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Oconto?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Oconto households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Oconto, WI