Home Health Aides in Vandalia, IL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Vandalia, IL: the local picture

6

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

$18.30

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

1,067

residents 65 or older (18% of Vandalia)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Fayette County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Vandalia 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 Illinois earn a median $18.30 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.70 and $18.61.

Vandalia has about 1,067 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Vandalia compared with Fayette County and Illinois

Census figure	Vandalia	Fayette County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	41%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	4.5%	24%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,024	$40,586	—

Older residents in towns around Vandalia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Greenville, IL	16 mi	1,050	43%
Hillsboro, IL	24 mi	862	33%
Salem, IL	25 mi	1,498	43%
Carlyle, IL	28 mi	612	34%
Pana, IL	29 mi	1,192	38%
Centralia, IL	31 mi	2,615	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Vandalia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Fayette County Health Dept	Vandalia, IL	2.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 283-7262
Bond County Health Department	Greenville, IL	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 664-5020
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Quad County Home Health Agency	Pana, IL	29 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 562-6380

Straight-line miles from the center of Vandalia. 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 Vandalia

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,752 monthly median income of Vandalia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Vandalia: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Vandalia?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Vandalia ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Fayette County Health Dept (3.5 of 5), Bond County Health Department (3.5 of 5), Hshs Home Care Illinois (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Vandalia?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,752 monthly median income of Vandalia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Vandalia, IL