Home Health Aides in Wooster, OH
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Wooster for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Wooster, OH: the local picture
28 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wooster 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.
Wooster has about 5,645 residents aged 65 or older, 26% of whom report a disability.
Wooster compared with Wayne County and Ohio
| Census figure | Wooster | Wayne County | Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 30% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 38% | 28% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 10% | 10% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 8.5% | 14% | 8.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,866 | $51,324 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wooster
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrville, OH | 8.3 mi | 1,501 | 37% |
| Rittman, OH | 13 mi | 946 | 45% |
| Lodi, OH | 16 mi | 495 | 29% |
| Doylestown, OH | 16 mi | 647 | 37% |
| Wadsworth, OH | 18 mi | 4,661 | 40% |
| Millersburg, OH | 18 mi | 792 | 53% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wooster
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health Ii | Solon, OH | 47 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 232-1800 |
| Elara Caring | Mentor, OH | 68 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (330) 864-5714 |
| Home Health Services Wooster Community Hospital | Wooster, OH | 1.1 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (330) 263-8636 |
| Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron | Akron, OH | 24 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (330) 493-4707 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Uniontown, OH | 29 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (330) 409-7877 |
| Summa Home Health And Hospice LLC | Akron, OH | 30 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (330) 375-3000 |
| Scarlet Home Health Care | Westerville, OH | 71 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (614) 732-0149 |
| Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc | Perrysburg, OH | 100 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 843-4422 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wooster. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Wooster
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 34% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Wooster 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.
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.
Home Health Aides in Wooster: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Wooster?
Medicare lists 28 certified agencies whose service area includes Wooster ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Home Health Services Wooster Community Hospital (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Wooster?
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 34% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Wooster 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.
More senior care near Wooster
Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Orrville, OH
- Home Health Aides in Rittman, OH
- Home Health Aides in Lodi, OH
- Home Health Aides in Doylestown, OH
- Home Health Aides in Wadsworth, OH
- Home Health Aides in Millersburg, OH
- Home Health Aides in Canal Fulton, OH
- Home Health Aides in Loudonville, OH
- Home Health Aides in Ashland, OH
- Home Health Aides in New Franklin, OH
- Home Health Aides in Norton, OH
- Home Health Aides in Massillon, OH
- Home Health Aides in Barberton, OH
- Home Health Aides in Medina, OH
- Home Health Aides in Perry Heights, OH
- Home Health Aides in Portage Lakes, OH
Other care in Wooster
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.
Find home health aides in Wooster
Posting is free and takes about ten minutes. Caregivers near Wooster can see it as soon as it is live.
Create your free family accountLooking for caregiving work instead? Create a free caregiver profile.
