24-Hour Home Care in North Adams, MA: Round-the-Clock Care

Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in North Adams, MA: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.8% in Berkshire County)

276

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Berkshire County)

$42,606

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

273 North Adams residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 4.8% in Berkshire County), and 721 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 276 residents are 85 or older (2.2% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente in North Adams (2.3 mi) and Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab in Williamstown (3.9 mi).

North Adams compared with Berkshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Adams	Berkshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	4.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.1%	6.4%	7.5%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	3.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,606	$59,265	—

Older residents in towns around North Adams

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Adams, MA	3.2 mi	1,377	4.1%
Williamstown, MA	4.8 mi	764	0.0%
Bennington, VT	14 mi	2,486	5.9%
Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	8,425	7.1%
Hoosick Falls, NY	20 mi	911	20%
West Sand Lake, NY	24 mi	637	0.0%

Home health agencies serving North Adams

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association	Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 447-3048
Loyal Home Care Services	Worcester, MA	73 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 964-2489
Visiting Rehab And Nursing Services	Mansfield, MA	107 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 281-2235

Nursing homes near North Adams (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente	North Adams, MA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	119	(413) 664-4041
Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab	Williamstown, MA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	180	(978) 340-3648
Crescent Manor Care Ctrs	Bennington, VT	14 mi	2 of 5	90	(802) 447-1501
Bennington Health & Rehab	Bennington, VT	14 mi	2 of 5	91	(802) 442-8525

Straight-line miles from the center of North Adams. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

Someone awake and on duty at all hours
Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
Written handover notes between shifts

Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in North Adams

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $19.67 an hour (the Massachusetts median aide wage) that is about $14,320 a month in wages before any overtime, 403% of the $3,551 monthly median income of North Adams households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in North Adams: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in North Adams?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $19.67 an hour (the Massachusetts median aide wage) that is about $14,320 a month in wages before any overtime, 403% of the $3,551 monthly median income of North Adams households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

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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.

24-Hour Home Care in North Adams, MA