Home Health Aides in Wheatland, WY: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Wheatland, WY: the local picture

1

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

$15.96

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

675

residents 65 or older (19% of Wheatland)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Platte County)

1 Medicare-certified home health agency lists Wheatland ZIP codes in their service area. 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 Wyoming earn a median $15.96 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.53 and $17.93.

Wheatland has about 675 residents aged 65 or older, 39% of whom report a disability.

Wheatland compared with Platte County and Wyoming

Census figure	Wheatland	Platte County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	35%
Residents 65 or older	19%	27%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	3.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	8.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	7.4%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,417	$47,377	—

Older residents in towns around Wheatland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Torrington, WY	40 mi	1,395	48%
Douglas, WY	53 mi	946	54%
Ranchettes, WY	58 mi	1,653	32%
Laramie, WY	61 mi	3,543	30%
Warren AFB, WY	63 mi	0	—
Cheyenne, WY	64 mi	11,886	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wheatland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Cheyenne, WY	61 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(360) 892-6628

Straight-line miles from the center of Wheatland. 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 Wheatland

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,535 monthly median income of Wheatland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Wheatland: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Wheatland?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Wheatland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Eden Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Wheatland?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,535 monthly median income of Wheatland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Wheatland, WY