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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Goffstown, NH: the local picture

12

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

$18.64

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

516

residents 65 or older (15% of Goffstown)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Hillsborough County)

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Goffstown ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Goffstown has about 516 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

Goffstown compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Goffstown	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	28%	28%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	6.9%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	14%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,114	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around Goffstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pinardville, NH	4.5 mi	900	27%
Manchester, NH	8.2 mi	17,909	30%
Hooksett, NH	8.6 mi	1,217	32%
South Hooksett, NH	8.7 mi	796	29%
Suncook, NH	11 mi	896	29%
East Merrimack, NH	12 mi	1,081	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Goffstown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Granite Vna, Inc	Concord, NH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 224-4093
Caretenders	Epping, NH	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	7.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 622-3781
Home Health & Hospice Care	Merrimack, NH	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 882-2941
Pathways Healthcare LLC	Londonderry, NH	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 481-9077
Bayada Home Health Care Inc.	Londonderry, NH	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(603) 318-3840

Straight-line miles from the center of Goffstown. 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 Goffstown

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 24% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Goffstown 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 Goffstown: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Goffstown?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Goffstown ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Granite Vna, Inc (4 of 5), Caretenders (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Goffstown?

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 24% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Goffstown 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 Goffstown, NH