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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Paola, KS: the local picture

25

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

$15.03

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

1,363

residents 65 or older (24% of Paola)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Miami County)

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

Paola has about 1,363 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Paola compared with Miami County and Kansas

Census figure	Paola	Miami County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	24%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.4%	2.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,659	$52,156	—

Older residents in towns around Paola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Osawatomie, KS	7.2 mi	553	29%
Louisburg, KS	10 mi	1,100	25%
Spring Hill, KS	12 mi	887	39%
Gardner, KS	16 mi	2,049	32%
Olathe, KS	21 mi	19,950	27%
Ottawa, KS	22 mi	1,889	46%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Paola

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	57 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	25 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	25 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	33 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	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home	Overland Park, KS	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 696-1930
Aquinas Home Health	Shawnee, KS	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 299-7100
Aquinas/Carondelet Home Health	Shawnee, KS	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 529-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Paola. 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 Paola

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 31% of the $4,222 monthly median income of Paola 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 Paola: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Paola?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes Paola 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 Paola?

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 31% of the $4,222 monthly median income of Paola 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 Paola, KS