Home Health Aides in Shelby, OH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Shelby, OH: the local picture

18

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

$16.57

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

1,849

residents 65 or older (21% of Shelby)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Richland County)

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Shelby ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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 Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.49 and $17.64.

Shelby has about 1,849 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Shelby compared with Richland County and Ohio

Census figure	Shelby	Richland County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.4%	4.7%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,610	$47,780	—

Older residents in towns around Shelby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ontario, OH	8.4 mi	1,199	47%
Crestline, OH	8.4 mi	762	36%
Mansfield, OH	11 mi	9,502	39%
Willard, OH	12 mi	1,402	43%
Galion, OH	12 mi	2,124	36%
Lexington, OH	15 mi	846	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Shelby

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Tiffin, OH	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 455-8180
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Heritage Health Care	Mansfield, OH	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(419) 747-9199
Cambridge Home Health Care, Inc	Ontario, OH	9.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(567) 241-0464
Avita Home Health And Hospice	Galion, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 468-7985
Ohiohealth Home Health With Compassus	Dublin, OH	60 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 566-0888
First Choice Home Health Of Ohio, Inc	Ontario, OH	9.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 521-2700

Straight-line miles from the center of Shelby. 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 Shelby

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,468 monthly median income of Shelby households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Shelby: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Shelby?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Shelby ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus (4 of 5), Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Shelby?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,468 monthly median income of Shelby households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Shelby, OH