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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Poynette, WI: the local picture

7

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

$17.47

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

379

residents 65 or older (14% of Poynette)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Columbia County)

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

Poynette has about 379 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Poynette compared with Columbia County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Poynette	Columbia County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	25%	28%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	7.7%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	4.5%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,938	$57,885	—

Older residents in towns around Poynette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lodi, WI	8.6 mi	877	25%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	9.8 mi	1,234	14%
Portage, WI	11 mi	1,520	38%
DeForest, WI	12 mi	1,790	24%
Windsor, WI	12 mi	1,284	21%
Waunakee, WI	15 mi	2,292	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Poynette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Baraboo, WI	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 356-7570
Aveanna Home Health	Madison, WI	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 274-8193
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	110 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	63 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108
Transitions At Home Of Western Wisconsin	Mount Horeb, WI	32 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 437-5515

Straight-line miles from the center of Poynette. 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 Poynette

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 36% of the $4,245 monthly median income of Poynette 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 Poynette: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Poynette?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Poynette ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Poynette?

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 36% of the $4,245 monthly median income of Poynette 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Poynette, WI