Home Health Aides in Somerset, WI
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Somerset for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Somerset, WI: the local picture
7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Somerset ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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 Wisconsin earn a median $17.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.69 and $18.49.
Somerset has about 250 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.
Somerset compared with St. Croix County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Somerset | St. Croix County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 22% | 27% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.8% | 16% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.2% | 3.3% | 9.0% |
Older residents in towns around Somerset
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond, WI | 6.1 mi | 1,695 | 50% |
| Stillwater, MN | 9.0 mi | 3,840 | 25% |
| Bayport, MN | 9.2 mi | 497 | 25% |
| Oak Park Heights, MN | 9.2 mi | 1,489 | 54% |
| North Hudson, WI | 9.8 mi | 686 | 21% |
| Hudson, WI | 12 mi | 2,918 | 33% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Somerset
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Homecare | Oak Park Heights, MN | 9.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (651) 430-3320 |
| Adoray Home Health And Hospice | Baldwin, WI | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 629-1888 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Home Care | St Croix Falls, WI | 27 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (715) 483-5505 |
| Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC | Oakdale, MN | 16 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (651) 232-2800 |
| Presbyterian Homes Home Care | Roseville, MN | 25 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (651) 631-6203 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin | Hudson, WI | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 377-9617 |
| Accentcare Fairview Home Health - West, LLC | Saint Paul, MN | 28 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (612) 721-2491 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Somerset
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.
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.
Home Health Aides in Somerset: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Somerset?
Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Somerset ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Lakeview Homecare (4.5 of 5), Adoray Home Health And Hospice (4 of 5), Good Samaritan Society - Home Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Somerset?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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