In-Home Personal Care in Apple Valley, OH

Local figures

Personal Care in Apple Valley, OH: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.9% in Knox County)

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Knox County)

209

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

16

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

About 244 Apple Valley residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (19%; 6.9% in Knox County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

255 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

209 of the 1,306 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Apple Valley compared with Knox County and Ohio

Census figure	Apple Valley	Knox County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	6.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	8.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,767	$51,822	—

Older residents in towns around Apple Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Mount Vernon, OH	7.6 mi	3,513	6.4%
Fredericktown, OH	11 mi	487	4.5%
Loudonville, OH	15 mi	597	8.6%
Lexington, OH	21 mi	846	2.5%
Millersburg, OH	24 mi	792	0.0%
Mansfield, OH	25 mi	9,502	8.0%

Home health agencies with aides serving Apple Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Heritage Health Care	Mansfield, OH	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(419) 747-9199
Cambridge Home Health Care, Inc	Ontario, OH	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(567) 241-0464

Straight-line miles from the center of Apple Valley. 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 Apple Valley

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 26% of the $5,564 monthly median income of Apple Valley 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 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 Apple Valley: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Apple Valley?

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 26% of the $5,564 monthly median income of Apple Valley 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 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.