Personal Care in Pataskala, OH: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Pataskala, OH: the local picture

8.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5% in Licking County)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Licking County)

186

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

85

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

About 232 Pataskala residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.2%; 7.5% in Licking County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

529 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

186 of the 2,973 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Pataskala compared with Licking County and Ohio

Census figure	Pataskala	Licking County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	8.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,500	$57,019	—

Older residents in towns around Pataskala

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Beechwood Trails, OH	3.4 mi	610	1.1%
Reynoldsburg, OH	5.4 mi	6,463	4.9%
New Albany, OH	5.7 mi	1,425	1.8%
Gahanna, OH	8.5 mi	5,943	2.3%
Johnstown, OH	9.1 mi	725	8.4%
Whitehall, OH	9.4 mi	2,418	13%

Home health agencies with aides serving Pataskala

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Signature Care, Inc	Reynoldsburg, OH	6.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(614) 751-9901
Enliven Home Health	Gahanna, OH	8.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 755-2347
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	8.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149

Straight-line miles from the center of Pataskala. 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 Pataskala

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 28% of the $5,208 monthly median income of Pataskala 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 Pataskala: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Pataskala?

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 28% of the $5,208 monthly median income of Pataskala 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.

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