Home Health Aides in North Adams, MA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in North Adams, MA: the local picture

8

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

$19.67

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

2,727

residents 65 or older (22% of North Adams)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Berkshire County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Adams ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

North Adams has about 2,727 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

North Adams compared with Berkshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Adams	Berkshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	25%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	3.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	8.1%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,606	$59,265	—

Older residents in towns around North Adams

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Adams, MA	3.2 mi	1,377	27%
Williamstown, MA	4.8 mi	764	23%
Bennington, VT	14 mi	2,486	36%
Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	8,425	29%
Hoosick Falls, NY	20 mi	911	50%
West Sand Lake, NY	24 mi	637	43%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving North Adams

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association	Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 447-3048
Loyal Home Care Services	Worcester, MA	73 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 964-2489
Visiting Rehab And Nursing Services	Mansfield, MA	107 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 281-2235
T & N Reliable Nursing Care, LLC Ma	Worcester, MA	71 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(774) 823-3523
Cornerstone Healthcare Systems LLC	Worcester, MA	72 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(774) 243-6555
Pinnacle Home Healthcare Services	Walpole, MA	102 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 247-1221

Straight-line miles from the center of North Adams. 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 North Adams

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 48% of the $3,551 monthly median income of North Adams 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 North Adams: common questions

Which home health agencies serve North Adams?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes North Adams ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4 of 5), Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in North Adams?

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 48% of the $3,551 monthly median income of North Adams 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 North Adams, MA