Home Health Aides in Saco, ME: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Saco, ME: the local picture

8

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

$18.55

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

3,852

residents 65 or older (19% of Saco)

23%

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

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Saco 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 Maine earn a median $18.55 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.59 and $20.99.

Saco has about 3,852 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.

Saco compared with York County and Maine

Census figure	Saco	York County	Maine
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	22%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	8.1%	9.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.6%	5.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,043	$59,150	—

Older residents in towns around Saco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Old Orchard Beach, ME	3.2 mi	3,098	27%
Oak Hill, ME	6.2 mi	1,653	22%
Biddeford, ME	6.3 mi	3,857	33%
South Portland, ME	9.8 mi	5,580	33%
Gorham, ME	11 mi	1,282	26%
Kennebunk, ME	12 mi	1,921	23%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Saco

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	South Portland, ME	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 703-2413
Amedisys Home Health	Portland, ME	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-7520
Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice	Saco, ME	1.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 284-4566
Centerwell Home Health	South Portland, ME	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-0954
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Kennubunk, ME	12 mi	4 of 5	—	(207) 849-8842
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	So Portland, ME	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 757-3326
Pathways Healthcare, LLC	York, ME	29 mi	3 of 5	—	(617) 481-9077

Straight-line miles from the center of Saco. 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 Saco

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Saco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Saco: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Saco?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Saco ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Saco?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Saco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Saco, ME