Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Brockton, MA
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Nursing Assistants in Brockton, MA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Brockton are Brockton Post Acute Care in Brockton (0.9 mi), Alliance Health At West Acres in Brockton (1.5 mi), The Guardian Center in Brockton (1.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Massachusetts earn a median $19.67 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Brockton has about 1,440 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Brockton compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts
| Census figure | Brockton | Plymouth County | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 39% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 25% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 9.0% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16% | 6.0% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,243 | $73,775 | — |
Older residents in towns around Brockton
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington, MA | 4.2 mi | 2,234 | 282 |
| Holbrook, MA | 4.2 mi | 2,168 | 127 |
| Randolph Town, MA | 6.8 mi | 6,430 | 962 |
| Bridgewater Town, MA | 8.0 mi | 4,936 | 407 |
| Sharon, MA | 8.6 mi | 1,017 | 49 |
| Braintree Town, MA | 8.6 mi | 6,854 | 863 |
Nursing homes near Brockton
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton Post Acute Care | Brockton, MA | 0.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 169 | (508) 580-6800 |
| Alliance Health At West Acres | Brockton, MA | 1.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 138 | (508) 583-6000 |
| The Guardian Center | Brockton, MA | 1.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 123 | (508) 587-6556 |
| St Joseph Manor Health Care Inc | Brockton, MA | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 118 | (508) 583-5834 |
| Champion Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Brockton, MA | 1.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 123 | (508) 588-8550 |
| The Center At Blue Hills | Stoughton, MA | 3.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 92 | (781) 344-7300 |
Home health agencies serving Brockton
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Braintree, MA | 8.9 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 | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (617) 559-0200 |
| Caring Hearts Homecare Inc | Wilmington, MA | 34 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (978) 658-5104 |
| Patient Care Solutions, LLC | Danvers, MA | 34 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (781) 595-0311 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Brockton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Brockton
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 39% of the $4,354 monthly median income of Brockton 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Brockton: common questions
What nursing homes are near Brockton?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brockton Post Acute Care in Brockton (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Alliance Health At West Acres in Brockton (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Guardian Center in Brockton (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Brockton?
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 39% of the $4,354 monthly median income of Brockton 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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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.
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