Home Health Aides in East Falmouth, MA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in East Falmouth, MA: the local picture

11

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

$19.67

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

2,462

residents 65 or older (39% of East Falmouth)

33%

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

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Falmouth 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.

East Falmouth has about 2,462 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

East Falmouth compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	East Falmouth	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	39%	33%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	6.8%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.3%	11%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,912	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around East Falmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Falmouth, MA	2.9 mi	1,818	24%
North Falmouth, MA	6.3 mi	985	24%
Forestdale, MA	8.3 mi	639	8.5%
Monument Beach, MA	11 mi	1,062	34%
Barnstable Town, MA	12 mi	13,297	29%
Buzzards Bay, MA	13 mi	941	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving East Falmouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 888-2932
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Hyannis, MA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 778-8800
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420
Vna Of Cape Cod	South Dennis, MA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 957-7400
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Plymouth, MA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 830-0999
Able Home Care, LLC	Peadoby, MA	70 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(781) 581-1181
Relief Home Health Services, Inc	Hyannis, MA	15 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(888) 817-5656

Straight-line miles from the center of East Falmouth. 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 East Falmouth

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 28% of the $5,993 monthly median income of East Falmouth 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 East Falmouth: common questions

Which home health agencies serve East Falmouth?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes East Falmouth ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (3.5 of 5), Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in East Falmouth?

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 28% of the $5,993 monthly median income of East Falmouth 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 East Falmouth, MA