Home Health Aides in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Wisconsin Rapids, WI: the local picture

9

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

$17.47

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

3,675

residents 65 or older (20% of Wisconsin Rapids)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Wood County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin earn a median $17.47 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.69 and $18.49.

Wisconsin Rapids has about 3,675 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.

Wisconsin Rapids compared with Wood County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wisconsin Rapids	Wood County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.5%	3.8%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,026	$48,632	—

Older residents in towns around Wisconsin Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Wazeecha, WI	4.1 mi	814	18%
Plover, WI	15 mi	2,051	31%
Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	3,474	27%
Marshfield, WI	25 mi	4,324	30%
Mosinee, WI	28 mi	689	31%
Kronenwetter, WI	32 mi	1,040	28%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wisconsin Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home Health	Waupaca, WI	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 258-2130
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Interim Healthcare Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
North Shore At Home	Gurnee, IL	169 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(847) 360-7660
Transitions Home Health Of Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	16 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 544-2322
International Quality Homecare Of Wisconsin, LLC	Stevens Point, WI	19 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(507) 252-8117
Maxim Healthcare Services	Madison, WI	94 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(608) 232-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wisconsin Rapids. 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 Wisconsin Rapids

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Wisconsin Rapids: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Wisconsin Rapids?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Wisconsin Rapids ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Compassus Home Health (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4 of 5), Aspirus At Home (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Wisconsin Rapids?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,752 monthly median income of Wisconsin Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI