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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Manchester, NH: the local picture

19

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

$18.64

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

17,909

residents 65 or older (15% of Manchester)

30%

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

19 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Manchester 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.

Manchester has about 17,909 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Manchester compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Manchester	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	28%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	6.9%	7.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	14%	7.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,458	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around Manchester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Hooksett, NH	3.1 mi	796	29%
Pinardville, NH	3.7 mi	900	27%
Hooksett, NH	7.5 mi	1,217	32%
East Merrimack, NH	8.0 mi	1,081	29%
Goffstown, NH	8.2 mi	516	24%
Londonderry, NH	10.0 mi	2,017	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Manchester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	58 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
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
Granite Vna, Inc	Concord, NH	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 224-4093
Caretenders	Epping, NH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	0.9 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	1.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 622-3781

Straight-line miles from the center of Manchester. 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 Manchester

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 36% of the $4,538 monthly median income of Manchester 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 Manchester: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Manchester?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Manchester ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Manchester?

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 36% of the $4,538 monthly median income of Manchester 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 Manchester, NH