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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Salina, KS: the local picture

12

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

$15.03

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

8,567

residents 65 or older (19% of Salina)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability

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

Salina has about 8,567 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Salina compared with Kansas

Census figure	Salina	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,548	—

Older residents in towns around Salina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lindsborg, KS	17 mi	775	28%
Abilene, KS	22 mi	1,520	31%
McPherson, KS	31 mi	2,315	27%
Ellsworth, KS	34 mi	537	34%
Hillsboro, KS	39 mi	471	35%
Junction City, KS	44 mi	2,164	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Salina

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	101 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County	Abilene, KS	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 263-6630
Nmc Health Home Care	Newton, KS	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 283-8220
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	82 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	123 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Accessible Home Care, LLC	Salina, KS	1.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 493-8111

Straight-line miles from the center of Salina. 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 Salina

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 32% of the $4,046 monthly median income of Salina 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 Salina: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Salina?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Salina ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Wesley Healthcare At Home (5 of 5), Elara Caring (5 of 5), Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Salina?

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 32% of the $4,046 monthly median income of Salina 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 Salina, KS