Home Health Aides in Berlin, NH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Berlin, NH: the local picture

2

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

$18.64

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

1,886

residents 65 or older (20% of Berlin)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Coos County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Berlin ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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 New Hampshire earn a median $18.64 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.40 and $21.76.

Berlin has about 1,886 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

Berlin compared with Coos County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Berlin	Coos County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	28%
Residents 65 or older	20%	26%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	35%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	7.6%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,384	$46,696	—

Older residents in towns around Berlin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Littleton, NH	26 mi	710	28%
Conway, NH	35 mi	1,397	33%
Rumford, ME	36 mi	1,263	32%
St. Johnsbury, VT	36 mi	1,208	29%
Norway, ME	39 mi	677	35%
Newport, VT	55 mi	1,132	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Berlin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency	Littleton, NH	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 444-5317
Visiting Nurse Home Care&Hospice Of Carroll County	North Conway, NH	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 356-7006

Straight-line miles from the center of Berlin. 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 Berlin

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 60% of the $2,699 monthly median income of Berlin 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 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 Berlin: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Berlin?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Berlin ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency (4 of 5), Visiting Nurse Home Care&Hospice Of Carroll County (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Berlin?

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 60% of the $2,699 monthly median income of Berlin 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).

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 Berlin, NH