Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Franklin Town, MA
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Nursing Assistants in Franklin Town, MA: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Franklin Town are The Gardens At Cedarwood in Franklin (1.3 mi), Alliance Health At Maples in Wrentham (4.6 mi), Mount St Rita Health Centre in Cumberland (4.8 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).
Franklin Town has about 446 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Franklin Town compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts
| Census figure | Franklin Town | Norfolk County | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 29% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.2% | 9.2% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% | 9.2% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $88,682 | $78,127 | — |
Older residents in towns around Franklin Town
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, MA | 3.5 mi | 992 | 193 |
| Millis-Clicquot, MA | 6.5 mi | 963 | 65 |
| Milford, MA | 7.1 mi | 5,086 | 519 |
| Hopedale, MA | 7.3 mi | 915 | 85 |
| Woonsocket, RI | 7.4 mi | 6,387 | 619 |
| Cumberland Hill, RI | 8.0 mi | 1,309 | 114 |
Nursing homes near Franklin Town
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens At Cedarwood | Franklin, MA | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 82 | (508) 528-4600 |
| Alliance Health At Maples | Wrentham, MA | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 144 | (508) 384-7977 |
| Mount St Rita Health Centre | Cumberland, RI | 4.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 98 | (401) 333-6352 |
| Medway Country Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitat | Medway, MA | 5.1 mi | not rated | 123 | (508) 259-7883 |
| Serenity Hill Nursing Center | Wrentham, MA | 5.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 44 | (508) 384-3400 |
| Oc Milford Gardens LLC | Milford, MA | 6.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 135 | (508) 473-6414 |
Home health agencies serving Franklin Town
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Braintree, MA | 23 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 | 7.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (978) 352-6640 |
| Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC | Westborough, MA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 873-1358 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Worcester, MA | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 213-1236 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin Town. 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 Franklin Town
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 23% of the $7,390 monthly median income of Franklin Town 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 Franklin Town: common questions
What nursing homes are near Franklin Town?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Gardens At Cedarwood in Franklin (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Alliance Health At Maples in Wrentham (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mount St Rita Health Centre in Cumberland (4.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Franklin Town?
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 23% of the $7,390 monthly median income of Franklin Town 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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