Greenfield, Massachusetts

Home Health Aides in Greenfield, MA

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Greenfield for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Greenfield, MA: the local picture

10
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Greenfield ZIP codes in their service area
$19.67
median hourly wage of home care aides in Massachusetts (BLS, May 2025)
4,129
residents 65 or older (23% of Greenfield)
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Greenfield 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 Massachusetts earn a median $19.67 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $19.06 and $21.03.

Greenfield has about 4,129 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.

Greenfield compared with Franklin County and Massachusetts

Census figureGreenfieldFranklin CountyMassachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability40%31%30%
Residents 65 or older23%25%18%
Residents 85 or older3.1%2.5%2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone39%32%29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)17%9.3%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home8.2%6.7%25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,317$58,674—

Older residents in towns around Greenfield

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Turners Falls, MA2.4 mi88128%
Orange, MA16 mi56851%
West Brattleboro, VT17 mi63332%
Brattleboro, VT17 mi1,90234%
Amherst Town, MA18 mi3,87524%
Athol, MA19 mi1,31736%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Greenfield

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health CareAgawam, MA38 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(413) 789-0027
Brockton VnaBrockton, MA88 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(508) 587-2121
Vna & Hospice Of Cooley DickinsonNorthampton, MA20 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(413) 584-1060
Care Central Vna & Hospice IncGardner, MA31 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(978) 632-1230
Interim HealthcareManchester, NH64 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(603) 668-6956
Encompass Health Home HealthLudlow, MA31 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(413) 610-2324
Metrocare Of Springfield Homecare IncSpringfield, MA35 mi3 of 5nursing, home health aides(413) 391-7815
Excel Home Care Services IncWilbraham, MA35 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(413) 583-2005

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenfield. 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 Greenfield

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 42% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Greenfield 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 Greenfield: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Greenfield?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Greenfield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Care (4 of 5), Brockton Vna (4 of 5), Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Greenfield?

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 42% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Greenfield 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.

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.

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