Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in East Merrimack, NH
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Nursing Assistants in East Merrimack, NH: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to East Merrimack are Ridgewood Center, Genesis Healthcare in Bedford (6.1 mi), Bedford Hills Center in Bedford (6.3 mi), Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bedford (6.8 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in New Hampshire earn a median $18.64 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
East Merrimack has about 141 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
East Merrimack compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire
| Census figure | East Merrimack | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 28% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 17% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 28% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.1% | 6.9% | 7.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,403 | $66,323 | — |
Older residents in towns around East Merrimack
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londonderry, NH | 6.1 mi | 2,017 | 259 |
| Hudson, NH | 7.9 mi | 1,492 | 106 |
| Manchester, NH | 8.0 mi | 17,909 | 2,197 |
| Nashua, NH | 8.5 mi | 15,436 | 1,808 |
| Pinardville, NH | 9.1 mi | 900 | 112 |
| Derry, NH | 10 mi | 3,166 | 248 |
Nursing homes near East Merrimack
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Center, Genesis Healthcare | Bedford, NH | 6.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 150 | (603) 623-8805 |
| Bedford Hills Center | Bedford, NH | 6.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 147 | (603) 625-6462 |
| Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bedford, NH | 6.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 102 | (603) 627-4147 |
| Holy Cross Health Center | Manchester, NH | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 40 | (603) 628-3550 |
| Pleasant Valley Nursing And Rehab Center | Derry, NH | 8.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (603) 434-1566 |
| Hanover Hill Health Care Center | Manchester, NH | 8.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 124 | (603) 627-3826 |
Home health agencies serving East Merrimack
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health | Portsmouth, NH | 37 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (603) 436-0815 |
| Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH | North Hampton, NH | 34 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (603) 854-5757 |
| Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc | Manchester, NH | 7.7 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (603) 622-3781 |
| Interim Healthcare | Manchester, NH | 8.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (603) 668-6956 |
Straight-line miles from the center of East Merrimack. 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 East Merrimack
At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 East Merrimack: common questions
What nursing homes are near East Merrimack?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ridgewood Center, Genesis Healthcare in Bedford (6.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bedford Hills Center in Bedford (6.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bedford (6.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in East Merrimack?
At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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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Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
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Other care in East Merrimack
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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