Home Health Aides in West Lafayette, OH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Lafayette, OH: the local picture

14

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

$16.57

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

449

residents 65 or older (16% of West Lafayette)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Coshocton County)

14 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Lafayette 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 Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.49 and $17.64.

West Lafayette has about 449 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

West Lafayette compared with Coshocton County and Ohio

Census figure	West Lafayette	Coshocton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	9.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,568	$40,065	—

Older residents in towns around West Lafayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coshocton, OH	5.1 mi	2,273	30%
Newcomerstown, OH	8.2 mi	604	36%
Sugarcreek, OH	17 mi	469	30%
New Concord, OH	20 mi	364	31%
Cambridge, OH	20 mi	2,040	43%
Millersburg, OH	21 mi	792	53%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Lafayette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Union Hospital Home Health Agency	Dover, OH	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 343-6909
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Genesis Home Care	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
Interim Healthcare Of Columbus	Worthington, OH	68 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 888-3130
Cleveland Clinic Home Care	Independence, OH	77 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 636-8631
A-Z Nursing Services Inc	New Philadelphia, OH	22 mi	3 of 5	—	(330) 364-1900
Interim Healthcare Of Cambridge	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 453-5130

Straight-line miles from the center of West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,381 monthly median income of West Lafayette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 West Lafayette: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Lafayette?

Medicare lists 14 certified agencies whose service area includes West Lafayette ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Union Hospital Home Health Agency (4 of 5), American Nursing Care, Inc (4 of 5), Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Lafayette?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,381 monthly median income of West Lafayette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 West Lafayette, OH