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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Hooksett, NH: the local picture

11

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

$18.64

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

1,217

residents 65 or older (21% of Hooksett)

32%

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

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hooksett 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.

Hooksett has about 1,217 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Hooksett compared with Merrimack County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Hooksett	Merrimack County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	28%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	6.9%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.5%	5.3%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,363	$66,830	—

Older residents in towns around Hooksett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Suncook, NH	2.9 mi	896	29%
South Hooksett, NH	4.8 mi	796	29%
Pinardville, NH	7.0 mi	900	27%
Manchester, NH	7.5 mi	17,909	30%
Goffstown, NH	8.6 mi	516	24%
Concord, NH	11 mi	8,296	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Hooksett

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Granite Vna, Inc	Concord, NH	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 224-4093
Caretenders	Epping, NH	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	6.8 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	8.7 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	16 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

Straight-line miles from the center of Hooksett. 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 Hooksett

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 30% of the $5,447 monthly median income of Hooksett 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 Hooksett: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Hooksett?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Hooksett ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Granite Vna, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Hooksett?

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 30% of the $5,447 monthly median income of Hooksett 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 Hooksett, NH