Home Health Aides in Salem, IL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Salem, IL: the local picture

6

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

$18.30

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

1,498

residents 65 or older (21% of Salem)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Marion County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Salem ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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 Illinois earn a median $18.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.70 and $18.61.

Salem has about 1,498 residents aged 65 or older, 43% of whom report a disability.

Salem compared with Marion County and Illinois

Census figure	Salem	Marion County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	8.8%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	2.5%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,969	$50,069	—

Older residents in towns around Salem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Centralia, IL	11 mi	2,615	38%
Mount Vernon, IL	22 mi	2,757	39%
Carlyle, IL	22 mi	612	34%
Vandalia, IL	25 mi	1,067	41%
Flora, IL	26 mi	997	56%
Greenville, IL	29 mi	1,050	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Salem

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621
Mederi Caretenders	Mount Vernon, IL	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 988-1840
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	40 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	62 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Clay Home Health Services	Flora, IL	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 662-4406

Straight-line miles from the center of Salem. 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 Salem

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,414 monthly median income of Salem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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.

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 Salem: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Salem?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Salem ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois (4 of 5), Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois (3 of 5), Mederi Caretenders (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Salem?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,414 monthly median income of Salem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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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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 Salem, IL