Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Lincoln, ME
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Nursing Assistants in Lincoln, ME: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Lincoln are Cummings Health Care Facility in Howland (11 mi), Katahdin Health Care LLC in Millinocket (22 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).
Lincoln has about 43 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Lincoln compared with Penobscot County and Maine
| Census figure | Lincoln | Penobscot County | Maine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 37% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 35% | 20% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 45% | 29% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 27% | 12% | 9.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $27,292 | $50,478 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lincoln
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millinocket, ME | 23 mi | 1,488 | 176 |
| Old Town, ME | 31 mi | 1,259 | 57 |
| Orono, ME | 35 mi | 1,227 | 226 |
| Dover-Foxcroft, ME | 37 mi | 584 | 34 |
| Bangor, ME | 39 mi | 6,353 | 891 |
| Brewer, ME | 42 mi | 2,163 | 326 |
Nursing homes near Lincoln
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Health Care Facility | Howland, ME | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | 34 | (207) 732-4121 |
| Katahdin Health Care LLC | Millinocket, ME | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | 36 | (207) 723-4711 |
Home health agencies serving Lincoln
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health & Counseling Services | Bangor, ME | 41 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (207) 947-0366 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lincoln. 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 Lincoln
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 71% of the $2,274 monthly median income of Lincoln 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.
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 Lincoln: common questions
What nursing homes are near Lincoln?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cummings Health Care Facility in Howland (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Katahdin Health Care LLC in Millinocket (22 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Lincoln?
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 71% of the $2,274 monthly median income of Lincoln 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.
More senior care near Lincoln
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Millinocket, ME
- Nursing Assistants in Old Town, ME
- Nursing Assistants in Orono, ME
- Nursing Assistants in Dover-Foxcroft, ME
- Nursing Assistants in Bangor, ME
- Nursing Assistants in Brewer, ME
- Nursing Assistants in Hampden, ME
- Nursing Assistants in Ellsworth, ME
- Nursing Assistants in Bucksport, ME
- Nursing Assistants in Pittsfield, ME
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Other care in Lincoln
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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