Home Health Aides in Wamego, KS: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Wamego, KS: the local picture

10

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

$15.03

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

601

residents 65 or older (14% of Wamego)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Pottawatomie County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wamego ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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 Kansas earn a median $15.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.06 and $16.95.

Wamego has about 601 residents aged 65 or older, 19% of whom report a disability.

Wamego compared with Pottawatomie County and Kansas

Census figure	Wamego	Pottawatomie County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	2.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,583	$55,026	—

Older residents in towns around Wamego

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Marys, KS	13 mi	342	29%
Manhattan, KS	16 mi	5,364	26%
Fort Riley, KS	28 mi	0	—
Junction City, KS	32 mi	2,164	41%
Topeka, KS	35 mi	23,158	35%
Holton, KS	36 mi	667	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wamego

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Enhabit Home Health	Topeka, KS	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 232-8593
Community Homehealth	Onaga, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 889-7200
Interim Healthcare Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 272-1616
Holton Home Health LLC	Holton, KS	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 364-9617
Meadowlark Hills Home Health	Manhattan, KS	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 537-9497
Midland Care Home Health	Topeka, KS	34 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 232-2044
Accessible Home Care, LLC	Salina, KS	76 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 493-8111

Straight-line miles from the center of Wamego. 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 Wamego

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,465 monthly median income of Wamego households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Wamego: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Wamego?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Wamego ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5), Community Homehealth (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Wamego?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,465 monthly median income of Wamego households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Wamego, KS