CNA Home Care in Epping, NH: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Epping, NH: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

557

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.64

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

$7.25

New Hampshire minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Epping are Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood (2.8 mi), Colonial Poplin Nursing Home in Fremont (3.8 mi), Riverwoods At Exeter in Exeter (7.1 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).

Epping has about 50 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Epping compared with Rockingham County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Epping	Rockingham County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.0%	7.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	3.1%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,465	$75,258	—

Older residents in towns around Epping

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Raymond, NH	3.9 mi	919	20
Newmarket, NH	8.4 mi	756	59
Exeter, NH	8.7 mi	2,187	414
Durham, NH	11 mi	802	133
Derry, NH	14 mi	3,166	248
Amesbury, MA	15 mi	3,170	214

Nursing homes near Epping

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rockingham County Nursing Home	Brentwood, NH	2.8 mi	4 of 5	226	(603) 679-5335
Colonial Poplin Nursing Home	Fremont, NH	3.8 mi	4 of 5	50	(603) 895-3126
Riverwoods At Exeter	Exeter, NH	7.1 mi	5 of 5	8	(603) 772-4700
Exeter Center	Exeter, NH	10 mi	3 of 5	81	(603) 778-0531
Derry Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Derry, NH	14 mi	2 of 5	62	(603) 432-3801
Mill Town Health And Rehabilitation	Amesbury, MA	15 mi	1 of 5	130	(978) 388-4682

Home health agencies serving Epping

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	17 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	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 332-1133

Straight-line miles from the center of Epping. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What CNAs costs in Epping

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 29% of the $5,622 monthly median income of Epping 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.

Before you hire

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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Epping: common questions

What nursing homes are near Epping?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood (2.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Colonial Poplin Nursing Home in Fremont (3.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Riverwoods At Exeter in Exeter (7.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Epping?

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 29% of the $5,622 monthly median income of Epping 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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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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Epping, NH