Home Health Aides in Mattapoisett Center, MA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Mattapoisett Center, MA: the local picture

18

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

$19.67

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

719

residents 65 or older (27% of Mattapoisett Center)

44%

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

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Mattapoisett Center 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.

Mattapoisett Center has about 719 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

Mattapoisett Center compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Mattapoisett Center	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	8.8%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	15%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,304	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Mattapoisett Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Acushnet Center, MA	5.6 mi	816	38%
Wareham Center, MA	6.6 mi	691	28%
New Bedford, MA	7.2 mi	15,512	36%
Bliss Corner, MA	8.7 mi	1,499	27%
North Falmouth, MA	8.9 mi	985	24%
Smith Mills, MA	10 mi	976	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Mattapoisett Center

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Community Nurse, Inc	Fairhaven, MA	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 992-6278
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	5.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	North Dartmouth, MA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 994-1003
Accentcare Home Health Of Massachusetts	Fall River, MA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 551-5600
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015

Straight-line miles from the center of Mattapoisett Center. 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 Mattapoisett Center

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 28% of the $6,192 monthly median income of Mattapoisett Center 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 Mattapoisett Center: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Mattapoisett Center?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Mattapoisett Center ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Mattapoisett Center?

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 28% of the $6,192 monthly median income of Mattapoisett Center 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.