Home Health Aides in Ottawa Hills, OH
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Ottawa Hills for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Ottawa Hills, OH: the local picture
26 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ottawa Hills ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.
Ottawa Hills has about 884 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.
Ottawa Hills compared with Lucas County and Ohio
| Census figure | Ottawa Hills | Lucas County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 34% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 35% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 11% | 10% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 12% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $100,268 | $51,196 | — |
Older residents in towns around Ottawa Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | 3.0 mi | 41,848 | 37% |
| Sylvania, OH | 4.7 mi | 3,944 | 20% |
| Lambertville, MI | 5.5 mi | 2,594 | 30% |
| Maumee, OH | 6.8 mi | 2,621 | 30% |
| Rossford, OH | 7.1 mi | 1,000 | 27% |
| Temperance, MI | 7.8 mi | 2,010 | 28% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ottawa Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med1CARE, LLC | Findlay, OH | 43 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 422-0305 |
| Elara Caring | Toledo, OH | 1.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 536-6748 |
| Phc Homecare | Maumee, OH | 6.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 389-1020 |
| Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc | Perrysburg, OH | 8.9 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 843-4422 |
| Ohioans Home Healthcare | Monroe, MI | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 843-4422 |
| Caretenders | Holland, OH | 5.4 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (567) 703-5399 |
| Unique Health Care Solutions, LLC | Maumee, OH | 6.0 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 794-8565 |
| Residential Home Health | Maumee, OH | 6.0 mi | 3 of 5 | — | (567) 702-6650 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Ottawa Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Ottawa Hills
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 17% of the $8,356 monthly median income of Ottawa Hills 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Ottawa Hills: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Ottawa Hills?
Medicare lists 26 certified agencies whose service area includes Ottawa Hills ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Med1CARE, LLC (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Phc Homecare (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Ottawa Hills?
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 17% of the $8,356 monthly median income of Ottawa Hills 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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Toledo, OH
- Home Health Aides in Sylvania, OH
- Home Health Aides in Lambertville, MI
- Home Health Aides in Maumee, OH
- Home Health Aides in Rossford, OH
- Home Health Aides in Temperance, MI
- Home Health Aides in Perrysburg, OH
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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.
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