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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Skowhegan, ME: the local picture

4

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

$18.55

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

1,748

residents 65 or older (26% of Skowhegan)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Somerset County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Skowhegan ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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.

Skowhegan has about 1,748 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Skowhegan compared with Somerset County and Maine

Census figure	Skowhegan	Somerset County	Maine
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	26%	23%	22%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.6%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	12%	9.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	2.2%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,388	$43,401	—

Older residents in towns around Skowhegan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madison, ME	7.1 mi	612	43%
Oakland, ME	16 mi	392	45%
Waterville, ME	16 mi	3,131	40%
Winslow, ME	16 mi	1,114	27%
Pittsfield, ME	17 mi	509	20%
Farmington, ME	23 mi	942	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Skowhegan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portland, ME	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-7520
Amedisys Home Health	Bangor, ME	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(207) 990-0029
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	So Portland, ME	84 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 757-3326
Mainegeneral Community Care	Waterville, ME	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 861-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Skowhegan. 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 Skowhegan

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 43% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Skowhegan?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Skowhegan ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4 of 5), Northern Light Home Care & Hospice (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Skowhegan?

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 43% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan, ME