Home Health Aides in Sheldon, IA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sheldon, IA: the local picture

4

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

$17.34

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

937

residents 65 or older (17% of Sheldon)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in O'Brien County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sheldon ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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 Iowa earn a median $17.34 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.14 and $19.05.

Sheldon has about 937 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Sheldon compared with O'Brien County and Iowa

Census figure	Sheldon	O'Brien County	Iowa
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	4.6%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	7.6%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,148	$47,917	—

Older residents in towns around Sheldon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sibley, IA	16 mi	567	33%
Orange City, IA	16 mi	1,082	20%
Sioux Center, IA	18 mi	1,060	24%
Rock Valley, IA	23 mi	775	45%
Rock Rapids, IA	24 mi	544	36%
Le Mars, IA	32 mi	1,918	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sheldon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Avera @ Home	Estherville, IA	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 362-6169
Orange City Home Health	Orange City, IA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 737-5279
Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon	Sheldon, IA	0.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(712) 324-6420
Family First Home Care Of Iowa	Sheldon, IA	0.2 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(712) 324-4012

Straight-line miles from the center of Sheldon. 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 Sheldon

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,012 monthly median income of Sheldon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Sheldon: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sheldon?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Sheldon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Avera @ Home (4 of 5), Orange City Home Health (3.5 of 5), Sanford Home Health And Hospice Sheldon (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sheldon?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,012 monthly median income of Sheldon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Sheldon, IA