Sturgis, Michigan

Home Health Aides in Sturgis, MI

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Sturgis for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sturgis, MI: the local picture

10
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sturgis ZIP codes in their service area
$16.83
median hourly wage of home care aides in Michigan (BLS, May 2025)
1,386
residents 65 or older (13% of Sturgis)
47%
of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in St. Joseph County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sturgis 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 Michigan earn a median $16.83 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.69 and $17.81.

Sturgis has about 1,386 residents aged 65 or older, 47% of whom report a disability.

Sturgis compared with St. Joseph County and Michigan

Census figureSturgisSt. Joseph CountyMichigan
Residents 65+ with a disability47%39%32%
Residents 65 or older13%19%19%
Residents 85 or older1.9%1.8%2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone46%30%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.8%8.7%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home26%13%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$37,146$46,850—

Older residents in towns around Sturgis

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Lagrange, IN10 mi48844%
Three Rivers, MI15 mi1,17854%
Middlebury, IN17 mi50722%
Vicksburg, MI23 mi34534%
Angola, IN24 mi1,50630%
Coldwater, MI24 mi2,45636%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sturgis

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthPortage, MI28 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(269) 381-5620
Seasons Home Health CarePortage, MI28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(269) 684-0004
Elara CaringNiles, MI42 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(269) 663-2201
Compassus Home HealthPortage, MI28 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(269) 459-3700
Bronson At Home Healthcare ServicesBattle Creek, MI36 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(844) 241-4663
Alpine Care Home HealthGrand Rapids, MI78 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(616) 956-7900
Three Rivers Health HomecareThree Rivers, MI16 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(269) 278-6108
Advisacare Solutions Of KalamazooPortage, MI28 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(269) 372-7725

Straight-line miles from the center of Sturgis. 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 Sturgis

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,096 monthly median income of Sturgis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Sturgis: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sturgis?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Sturgis ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Seasons Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sturgis?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,096 monthly median income of Sturgis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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.

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.

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