Home Health Aides in Santa Claus, IN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Santa Claus, IN: the local picture

5

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

$16.86

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

615

residents 65 or older (22% of Santa Claus)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Spencer County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Santa Claus 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 Indiana earn a median $16.86 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.92 and $17.63.

Santa Claus has about 615 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Santa Claus compared with Spencer County and Indiana

Census figure	Santa Claus	Spencer County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.7%	3.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,036	$49,415	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Claus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Huntingburg, IN	13 mi	838	33%
Tell City, IN	15 mi	1,637	43%
Jasper, IN	19 mi	3,119	34%
Boonville, IN	20 mi	1,399	37%
Thruston, KY	23 mi	271	28%
Chandler, IN	25 mi	316	46%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Santa Claus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Evansville, IN	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 774-9760
Angels Care Home Health	Evansville, IN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 477-1555
Deaconess Home Health, LLC	Evansville, IN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 425-3561
Summit Home Care	Indianapolis, IN	125 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 245-7236
Perry County Memorial Hospital Home Care Services	Tell City, IN	14 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 547-7011

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Claus. 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 Santa Claus

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Santa Claus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Santa Claus: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Santa Claus?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Santa Claus ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ascension At Home (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health (4 of 5), Deaconess Home Health, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Santa Claus?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Santa Claus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Santa Claus, IN