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

Local figures

Personal Care in Warren, MI: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.7% in Macomb County)

27%

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

3,329

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

155

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

About 2,305 Warren residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 7.7% in Macomb County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

5,827 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

3,329 of the 22,711 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Warren compared with Macomb County and Michigan

Census figure	Warren	Macomb County	Michigan
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.3%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,287	$55,374	—

Older residents in towns around Warren

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Center Line, MI	0.9 mi	1,518	12%
Madison Heights, MI	4.1 mi	5,353	13%
Hazel Park, MI	4.3 mi	1,860	11%
Eastpointe, MI	4.4 mi	4,553	8.0%
Roseville, MI	4.6 mi	8,297	7.4%
Fraser, MI	5.0 mi	3,004	2.6%

Home health agencies with aides serving Warren

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sierra Pride Home Healthcare Agency	Warren, MI	2.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(586) 576-1930
Global Home Care	Troy, MI	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 588-8881
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
All About Family Home Health Services, LLC	Mount Clemens, MI	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(586) 477-1402
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	22 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	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661

Straight-line miles from the center of Warren. 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 Warren

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 36% of the $4,107 monthly median income of Warren 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 Warren: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Warren?

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 36% of the $4,107 monthly median income of Warren 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 Warren, MI