In-Home Personal Care in Middlesborough, KY

Local figures

Personal Care in Middlesborough, KY: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.4% in Bell County)

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34% in Bell County)

335

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

2

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

About 194 Middlesborough residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 9.4% in Bell County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

778 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

335 of the 1,924 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Middlesborough compared with Bell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Middlesborough	Bell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	34%	25%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	55%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	19%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,163	$28,744	—

Older residents in towns around Middlesborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Harrogate, TN	5.0 mi	837	4.3%
Tazewell, TN	14 mi	496	18%
New Tazewell, TN	14 mi	438	11%
Barbourville, KY	20 mi	688	21%
Maynardville, TN	26 mi	287	12%
Williamsburg, KY	26 mi	705	4.6%

Home health agencies with aides serving Middlesborough

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Middlesboro, KY	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 248-1062
Middlesboro Arh Home Health Agency	Middlesboro, KY	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(606) 242-1404

Straight-line miles from the center of Middlesborough. 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 Middlesborough

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $2,430 monthly median income of Middlesborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Middlesborough: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Middlesborough?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 62% of the $2,430 monthly median income of Middlesborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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.