Personal Care in Ann Arbor, MI: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Ann Arbor, MI: the local picture

5.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0% in Washtenaw County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Washtenaw County)

1,968

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

64

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

About 817 Ann Arbor residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.3%; 5.0% in Washtenaw County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

2,365 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

1,968 of the 15,777 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Ann Arbor compared with Washtenaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Ann Arbor	Washtenaw County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	6.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,402	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Ann Arbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Ypsilanti, MI	6.0 mi	1,918	4.3%
Saline, MI	7.5 mi	2,576	8.4%
Dexter, MI	8.6 mi	980	4.8%
Whitmore Lake, MI	10 mi	1,161	4.5%
South Lyon, MI	13 mi	2,055	6.3%
Milan, MI	14 mi	996	2.4%

Home health agencies with aides serving Ann Arbor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Shared Services Home Health Care	Saline, MI	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 222-4037
Safe Care Home Health Services	Livonia, MI	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 744-9683
Holistic Home Healthcare, LLC	Garden City, MI	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(313) 401-0066

Straight-line miles from the center of Ann Arbor. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Ann Arbor

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Ann Arbor: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Ann Arbor?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,867 monthly median income of Ann Arbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

What is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.

In-Home Personal Care in Ann Arbor, MI