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

Local figures

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

16

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

$16.57

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

581

residents 65 or older (20% of West Union)

59%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Adams County)

16 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Union 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 Union has about 581 residents aged 65 or older, 59% of whom report a disability.

West Union compared with Adams County and Ohio

Census figure	West Union	Adams County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	45%	33%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	68%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	35%	15%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	1.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,875	$36,101	—

Older residents in towns around West Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Maysville, KY	17 mi	1,843	33%
Georgetown, OH	20 mi	935	43%
Mount Orab, OH	26 mi	611	39%
West Portsmouth, OH	27 mi	606	58%
Flemingsburg, KY	27 mi	687	41%
Hillsboro, OH	29 mi	1,505	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Union

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare	New Boston, OH	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 354-5550
Small Town Home Health Solutions, Inc	New Richmond, OH	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(513) 214-3301
American Mercy Home Care, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 731-4600
Holzer Home Care	Gallipolis, OH	71 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 446-5301
Acm Home Health	West Union, OH	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(937) 544-2055
Adams County Homecare LLC	Winchester, OH	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 386-6015
Summit Orthopaedic Home Care	Blue Ash, OH	53 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 898-3375
Somc Home Health Services	Portsmouth, OH	33 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 356-5600

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

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 79% of the $1,823 monthly median income of West Union 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 Union: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Union?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes West Union ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Interim Healthcare (4 of 5), Small Town Home Health Solutions, Inc (3.5 of 5), American Mercy Home Care, LLC (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Union?

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 79% of the $1,823 monthly median income of West Union 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 Union, OH