In-Home Personal Care in West Union, OH

Local figures

Personal Care in West Union, OH: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.8% in Adams County)

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Adams County)

70

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

16

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

About 51 West Union residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (11%; 8.8% in Adams County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

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

70 of the 581 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

West Union compared with Adams County and Ohio

Census figure	West Union	Adams County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	27%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	45%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	68%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	35%	15%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,875	$36,101	—

Older residents in towns around West Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Maysville, KY	17 mi	1,843	6.0%
Georgetown, OH	20 mi	935	13%
Mount Orab, OH	26 mi	611	9.2%
West Portsmouth, OH	27 mi	606	13%
Flemingsburg, KY	27 mi	687	7.4%
Hillsboro, OH	29 mi	1,505	9.8%

Home health agencies with aides serving West Union

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare	New Boston, OH	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 354-5550
Small Town Home Health Solutions, Inc	New Richmond, OH	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(513) 214-3301
American Mercy Home Care, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 731-4600
Holzer Home Care	Gallipolis, OH	71 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 446-5301
Adams County Homecare LLC	Winchester, OH	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 386-6015
Summit Orthopaedic Home Care	Blue Ash, OH	53 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 898-3375

Straight-line miles from the center of West Union. 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 West Union

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 79% of the $1,823 monthly median income of West Union 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 West Union: common questions

How much does personal care cost in West Union?

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 79% of the $1,823 monthly median income of West Union 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.