In-Home Personal Care in Johnson Creek, WI

Local figures

Personal Care in Johnson Creek, WI: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.6% in Jefferson County)

33%

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

18

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

7

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

About 55 Johnson Creek residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (16%; 4.6% in Jefferson County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

113 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

18 of the 364 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Johnson Creek compared with Jefferson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Johnson Creek	Jefferson County	Wisconsin
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	4.6%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	8.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,250	$59,050	—

Older residents in towns around Johnson Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Jefferson, WI	5.5 mi	1,261	5.6%
Lake Mills, WI	6.8 mi	1,189	2.0%
Watertown, WI	7.9 mi	4,469	3.9%
Ixonia, WI	9.7 mi	510	0.0%
Fort Atkinson, WI	11 mi	2,316	5.0%
Waterloo, WI	13 mi	598	15%

Home health agencies with aides serving Johnson Creek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Prohealth Home Care	Waukesha, WI	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 928-7444
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268
Heartland Home Health (Milwaukee)	Wauwatosa, WI	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 251-3942
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Johnson Creek. 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 Johnson Creek

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,604 monthly median income of Johnson Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Johnson Creek: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Johnson Creek?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,604 monthly median income of Johnson Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.