Home Health Aides in Wahoo, NE: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Wahoo, NE: the local picture

9

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

$17.38

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

896

residents 65 or older (18% of Wahoo)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Saunders County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wahoo 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 Nebraska earn a median $17.38 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.47 and $18.54.

Wahoo has about 896 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Wahoo compared with Saunders County and Nebraska

Census figure	Wahoo	Saunders County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	25%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	6.4%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	2.8%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,338	$57,385	—

Older residents in towns around Wahoo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Valley, NE	15 mi	702	40%
Fremont, NE	17 mi	4,920	36%
Ashland, NE	18 mi	405	25%
Waverly, NE	22 mi	828	5.7%
Gretna, NE	23 mi	972	41%
Chalco, NE	25 mi	1,085	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wahoo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Omaha, NE	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(402) 343-9433
Prime Home Care	La Vista, NE	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 390-2492
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 219-7043
Accentcare Home Health Of Nebraska	Omaha, NE	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 999-6297
Hospice And Home Healthcare Of Saunders County	Wahoo, NE	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 443-4798
Elite Professionals Home Care Company	Lincoln, NE	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 464-2422
Nye Home Health Care	Fremont, NE	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(402) 753-1401
Methodist Fremont Health Home Care	Fremont, NE	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 941-1699

Straight-line miles from the center of Wahoo. 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 Wahoo

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,112 monthly median income of Wahoo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Wahoo: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Wahoo?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Wahoo ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Prime Home Care (4.5 of 5), Chi Health At Home - Lincoln (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Wahoo?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,112 monthly median income of Wahoo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Wahoo, NE