Home Health Aides in Amesbury, MA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Amesbury, MA: the local picture

28

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

$19.67

median hourly wage of home care aides in Massachusetts (BLS, May 2025)

3,170

residents 65 or older (18% of Amesbury)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

28 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Amesbury ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Massachusetts earn a median $19.67 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $19.06 and $21.03.

Amesbury has about 3,170 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Amesbury compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Amesbury	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,789	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Amesbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newburyport, MA	4.4 mi	4,547	28%
Salisbury, MA	5.7 mi	1,648	26%
Haverhill, MA	8.2 mi	10,483	35%
Hampton Beach, NH	8.5 mi	879	26%
Exeter, NH	8.7 mi	2,187	29%
Hampton, NH	9.2 mi	2,720	23%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Amesbury

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Tufts Medicine Care At Home	Lowell, MA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 552-4000
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Accentcare Home Health Of Massachusetts	Fall River, MA	81 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 551-5600

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Amesbury

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,149 monthly median income of Amesbury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Amesbury: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Amesbury?

Medicare lists 28 certified agencies whose service area includes Amesbury ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Alternative Home Health Care, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Amesbury?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,149 monthly median income of Amesbury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Amesbury, MA