Home Health Aides in Ottawa, KS: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ottawa, KS: the local picture

20

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

$15.03

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

1,889

residents 65 or older (15% of Ottawa)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Franklin County)

20 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ottawa 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 Kansas earn a median $15.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.06 and $16.95.

Ottawa has about 1,889 residents aged 65 or older, 46% of whom report a disability.

Ottawa compared with Franklin County and Kansas

Census figure	Ottawa	Franklin County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	41%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	14%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	3.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,167	$56,990	—

Older residents in towns around Ottawa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Baldwin City, KS	13 mi	626	19%
Osawatomie, KS	18 mi	553	29%
Garnett, KS	22 mi	633	49%
Paola, KS	22 mi	1,363	30%
Gardner, KS	23 mi	2,049	32%
Lawrence, KS	25 mi	12,171	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ottawa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Adventhealth Home Health	Shawnee Mission, KS	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 676-2163
Specialized Home Care	Shawnee, KS	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 933-6007
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355

Straight-line miles from the center of Ottawa. 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 Ottawa

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,347 monthly median income of Ottawa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 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 Ottawa: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ottawa?

Medicare lists 20 certified agencies whose service area includes Ottawa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Faith Home Healthcare, Inc (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ottawa?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,347 monthly median income of Ottawa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Ottawa, KS