Personal Care in Ferndale, MI: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Ferndale, MI: the local picture

5.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.4% in Oakland County)

15%

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

226

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

91

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

About 132 Ferndale residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.9%; 6.4% in Oakland County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

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

226 of the 2,277 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Ferndale compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Ferndale	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,172	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Ferndale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Pleasant Ridge, MI	1.1 mi	421	0.0%
Hazel Park, MI	1.7 mi	1,860	11%
Huntington Woods, MI	2.4 mi	1,188	0.7%
Oak Park, MI	2.6 mi	5,108	11%
Royal Oak, MI	3.5 mi	9,015	5.6%
Madison Heights, MI	3.6 mi	5,353	13%

Home health agencies with aides serving Ferndale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Global Home Care	Troy, MI	7.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 588-8881
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
New Century Home Health Care	Madison Heights, MI	3.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 398-9600
Millennium Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-9303

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferndale. 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 Ferndale

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 34% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Ferndale 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 Ferndale: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Ferndale?

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 34% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Ferndale 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 Ferndale, MI