Home Health Aides in West Dennis, MA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Dennis, MA: the local picture

7

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

$19.67

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

1,092

residents 65 or older (43% of West Dennis)

31%

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

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Dennis ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

West Dennis has about 1,092 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

West Dennis compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	West Dennis	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	43%	33%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.8%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	11%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,092	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around West Dennis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dennis Port, MA	1.5 mi	1,060	36%
South Yarmouth, MA	1.8 mi	3,735	29%
South Dennis, MA	2.7 mi	1,122	24%
Northwest Harwich, MA	3.6 mi	1,445	14%
Yarmouth Port, MA	4.0 mi	2,429	26%
West Yarmouth, MA	4.5 mi	2,215	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Dennis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 888-2932
Vna Of Cape Cod	South Dennis, MA	3.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 957-7400
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Hyannis, MA	6.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 778-8800
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	70 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Able Home Care, LLC	Peadoby, MA	72 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(781) 581-1181
Relief Home Health Services, Inc	Hyannis, MA	6.8 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(888) 817-5656
Meridian Nurses	Hyannis, MA	6.8 mi	not rated	nursing	(774) 237-0140

Straight-line miles from the center of West Dennis. 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 West Dennis

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 25% of the $6,924 monthly median income of West Dennis 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 West Dennis: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Dennis?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes West Dennis ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Vna Of Cape Cod (3.5 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care, Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Dennis?

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 25% of the $6,924 monthly median income of West Dennis 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 West Dennis, MA