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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Hanover, NH: the local picture

4

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

$18.64

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

1,489

residents 65 or older (18% of Hanover)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Grafton County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hanover ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Hanover has about 1,489 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Hanover compared with Grafton County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Hanover	Grafton County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	6.2%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,728	$64,014	—

Older residents in towns around Hanover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wilder, VT	3.3 mi	844	30%
White River Junction, VT	5.1 mi	420	26%
Lebanon, NH	5.3 mi	3,214	34%
Claremont, NH	23 mi	2,726	34%
Newport, NH	24 mi	1,191	23%
Plymouth, NH	29 mi	467	21%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Hanover

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice	New London, NH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 526-4077
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna And Hospice Of Vermont And New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	6.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 478-7125
Bayada Home Health Care Inc.	Londonderry, NH	74 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(603) 318-3840

Straight-line miles from the center of Hanover. 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 Hanover

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 20% of the $8,061 monthly median income of Hanover 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 Hanover: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Hanover?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Hanover ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice (3.5 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (3.5 of 5), Vna And Hospice Of Vermont And New Hampshire (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Hanover?

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 20% of the $8,061 monthly median income of Hanover 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 Hanover, NH