Adult Disability Care in East Merrimack, NH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in East Merrimack, NH: the local picture

5.6%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.8% in Hillsborough County)

87

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.6%

of households have no vehicle (5.2% in Hillsborough County)

13

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

About 186 East Merrimack residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (5.6%; 9.8% in Hillsborough County).

87 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

3.6% of East Merrimack households have no vehicle (5.2% in Hillsborough County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

East Merrimack compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	East Merrimack	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	5.6%	9.8%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.6%	3.6%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	5.2%	4.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.6%	14%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	6.9%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,403	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around East Merrimack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Londonderry, NH	6.1 mi	2,017	8.8%
Hudson, NH	7.9 mi	1,492	10.0%
Manchester, NH	8.0 mi	17,909	13%
Nashua, NH	8.5 mi	15,436	11%
Pinardville, NH	9.1 mi	900	15%
Derry, NH	10 mi	3,166	15%

Home health agencies serving East Merrimack

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Caretenders	Epping, NH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	7.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 622-3781
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in East Merrimack

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in East Merrimack: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in East Merrimack?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers New Hampshire.

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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 Support for Adults With Disabilities in East Merrimack, NH