Home Health Aides in Sharon, MA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sharon, MA: the local picture

34

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

$19.67

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

1,017

residents 65 or older (16% of Sharon)

15%

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

34 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sharon 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.

Sharon has about 1,017 residents aged 65 or older, 15% of whom report a disability.

Sharon compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Sharon	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.1%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	23%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$112,440	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Sharon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Walpole, MA	3.0 mi	1,295	21%
Norwood, MA	4.9 mi	5,561	27%
Foxborough, MA	4.9 mi	1,035	15%
Mansfield Center, MA	6.8 mi	1,249	29%
Medfield, MA	7.6 mi	1,325	22%
Randolph Town, MA	8.0 mi	6,430	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sharon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Central Home Health Care, Inc	Needham, MA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 559-0200
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Brockton Vna	Brockton, MA	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(508) 587-2121
Presidential Home Health Care LLC	Quincy, MA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(617) 866-3881
Suburban Home Health Care, Inc	Boston, MA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(617) 264-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Sharon. 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 Sharon

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 18% of the $9,370 monthly median income of Sharon 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 Sharon: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sharon?

Medicare lists 34 certified agencies whose service area includes Sharon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Central Home Health Care, Inc (5 of 5), Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sharon?

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 18% of the $9,370 monthly median income of Sharon 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 Sharon, MA