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

Local figures

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

3

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

$19.67

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

1,004

residents 65 or older (15% of North Scituate)

22%

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

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Scituate ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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 Scituate has about 1,004 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.

North Scituate compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Scituate	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	15%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,972	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around North Scituate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Scituate, MA	2.8 mi	1,581	25%
Hingham, MA	6.5 mi	852	18%
North Pembroke, MA	8.0 mi	1,092	25%
Marshfield, MA	8.6 mi	972	19%
Weymouth Town, MA	9.1 mi	11,592	27%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	9.5 mi	1,128	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving North Scituate

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
South Shore Visiting Nurse Association	Rockland, MA	9.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 624-7822
Star Care Works LLC	Whitman, MA	13 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(781) 523-9878

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

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 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate 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 Scituate: common questions

Which home health agencies serve North Scituate?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes North Scituate ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Croi Health (4.5 of 5), South Shore Visiting Nurse Association (2.5 of 5), Star Care Works LLC (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in North Scituate?

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 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate 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 Scituate, MA