Home Health Aides in Littleton Common, MA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Littleton Common, MA: the local picture

36

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

$19.67

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

568

residents 65 or older (17% of Littleton Common)

18%

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

36 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Littleton Common 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.

Littleton Common has about 568 residents aged 65 or older, 18% of whom report a disability.

Littleton Common compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Littleton Common	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	29%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,708	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Littleton Common

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ayer, MA	6.0 mi	473	31%
West Concord, MA	6.7 mi	1,469	16%
Maynard, MA	7.5 mi	1,950	26%
Lowell, MA	11 mi	14,960	41%
Hudson, MA	11 mi	3,369	37%
Pinehurst, MA	12 mi	1,445	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Littleton Common

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, Inc	Needham, MA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 559-0200
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Emerson Hospital Home Care Program	Concord, MA	7.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(978) 287-8300
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
Acton Public Health Nursing Se	Acton, MA	4.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(978) 929-6650

Straight-line miles from the center of Littleton Common. 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 Littleton Common

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 33% of the $5,226 monthly median income of Littleton Common 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 Littleton Common: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Littleton Common?

Medicare lists 36 certified agencies whose service area includes Littleton Common ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Central Home Health Care, Inc (5 of 5), Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Littleton Common?

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 33% of the $5,226 monthly median income of Littleton Common 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 Littleton Common, MA