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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Whitinsville, MA: the local picture

17

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

$19.67

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

1,169

residents 65 or older (16% of Whitinsville)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Worcester County)

17 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Whitinsville ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Whitinsville has about 1,169 residents aged 65 or older, 21% of whom report a disability.

Whitinsville compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Whitinsville	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	10%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,096	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Whitinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Douglas, MA	3.5 mi	554	16%
Upton, MA	5.4 mi	649	31%
Hopedale, MA	6.8 mi	915	50%
Milford, MA	8.2 mi	5,086	24%
Bellingham, MA	10 mi	992	35%
Oxford, MA	10 mi	971	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Whitinsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	7.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Vna And Hospice Of Greater Milford	Milford, MA	7.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 473-0862
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc	Gardner, MA	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 632-1230
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	North Dartmouth, MA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 994-1003

Straight-line miles from the center of Whitinsville. 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 Whitinsville

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 $5,008 monthly median income of Whitinsville 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 Whitinsville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Whitinsville?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Whitinsville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Whitinsville?

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 $5,008 monthly median income of Whitinsville 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 Whitinsville, MA