CNA Home Care in Farmington, ME: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Farmington, ME: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

304

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.55

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

$15.10

Maine minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Farmington are Orchard Park Rehab & Living Center in Farmington (0.4 mi), Edgewood Rehab & Living Ctr in Farmington (1.1 mi), Sandy River Center in Farmington (3.1 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in Maine earn a median $18.55 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Farmington has about 194 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Farmington compared with Franklin County and Maine

Census figure	Farmington	Franklin County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.2%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	11%	9.4%
Households with no vehicle	26%	9.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,225	$43,972	—

Older residents in towns around Farmington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madison, ME	17 mi	612	32
Rumford, ME	22 mi	1,263	110
Skowhegan, ME	23 mi	1,748	219
Oakland, ME	23 mi	392	40
Waterville, ME	25 mi	3,131	493
Winthrop, ME	26 mi	500	6

Nursing homes near Farmington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Orchard Park Rehab & Living Center	Farmington, ME	0.4 mi	2 of 5	38	(207) 778-4416
Edgewood Rehab & Living Ctr	Farmington, ME	1.1 mi	2 of 5	33	(207) 778-3386
Sandy River Center	Farmington, ME	3.1 mi	3 of 5	82	(207) 778-6591
Maplecrest Rehab & Living Center	Madison, ME	16 mi	1 of 5	58	(207) 696-8225
Pinnacle Health & Rehab Canton	Canton, ME	18 mi	2 of 5	47	(207) 597-2510
Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Skowhegan, ME	22 mi	1 of 5	46	(207) 474-9300

Home health agencies serving Farmington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 777-7740

Straight-line miles from the center of Farmington. 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 Farmington

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,185 monthly median income of Farmington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Farmington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Farmington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Orchard Park Rehab & Living Center in Farmington (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Edgewood Rehab & Living Ctr in Farmington (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sandy River Center in Farmington (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Farmington?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,185 monthly median income of Farmington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Farmington, ME