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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Pratt, KS: the local picture

4

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

$15.03

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

1,278

residents 65 or older (19% of Pratt)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Pratt County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pratt ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Pratt has about 1,278 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

Pratt compared with Pratt County and Kansas

Census figure	Pratt	Pratt County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	42%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	5.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,096	$54,583	—

Older residents in towns around Pratt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kingman, KS	36 mi	606	46%
Larned, KS	38 mi	899	45%
Great Bend, KS	46 mi	2,705	38%
South Hutchinson, KS	50 mi	784	62%
Hutchinson, KS	53 mi	6,963	34%
Cheney, KS	54 mi	410	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Pratt

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 866-2929
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	85 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Pratt Regional Medical Center Hha	Pratt, KS	3.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(620) 450-1647
Angels Care Home Health	Wichita, KS	83 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 636-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Pratt. 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 Pratt

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 28% of the $4,591 monthly median income of Pratt 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 Pratt: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Pratt?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Pratt ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Traditions Health (4.5 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Wichita (3 of 5), Pratt Regional Medical Center Hha (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Pratt?

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 28% of the $4,591 monthly median income of Pratt 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 Pratt, KS