Personal Care in Aurora, IN: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Aurora, IN: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.5% in Dearborn County)

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Dearborn County)

41

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

6

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

About 56 Aurora residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 4.5% in Dearborn County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

163 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

41 of the 516 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Aurora compared with Dearborn County and Indiana

Census figure	Aurora	Dearborn County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	4.5%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	7.3%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,042	$52,401	—

Older residents in towns around Aurora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lawrenceburg, IN	3.0 mi	1,195	6.3%
Greendale, IN	6.7 mi	752	6.4%
Hidden Valley, IN	7.5 mi	691	10%
Francisville, KY	9.8 mi	1,044	3.4%
Burlington, KY	10 mi	2,382	1.9%
Hebron, KY	11 mi	455	1.5%

Home health agencies with aides serving Aurora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Elizabeth Home Care Services	Lawrenceburg, IN	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 537-8192
Caring First Home Health LLC	W Harrison, IN	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 576-2600
Personal Touch Home Care Of Indiana Inc	Lawrenceburg, IN	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(812) 637-5428
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	85 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700
Suburban Home Health LLC	Noblesville, IN	90 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 464-6716
Interim Healthcare Of Se Indiana Inc	Columbus, IN	56 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 537-5546

Straight-line miles from the center of Aurora. 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 Aurora

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Aurora: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Aurora?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,837 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

In-Home Personal Care in Aurora, IN