CNA Home Care in Saco, ME: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Saco, ME: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

484

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 Saco are Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco (2.3 mi), Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr in Biddeford (3.4 mi), Pine Point Center in Scarborough (3.5 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).

Saco has about 316 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Saco compared with York County and Maine

Census figure	Saco	York County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	8.1%	9.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	4.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,043	$59,150	—

Older residents in towns around Saco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Old Orchard Beach, ME	3.2 mi	3,098	145
Oak Hill, ME	6.2 mi	1,653	205
Biddeford, ME	6.3 mi	3,857	342
South Portland, ME	9.8 mi	5,580	519
Gorham, ME	11 mi	1,282	177
Kennebunk, ME	12 mi	1,921	275

Nursing homes near Saco

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Seal Rock Healthcare	Saco, ME	2.3 mi	2 of 5	105	(207) 283-3646
Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr	Biddeford, ME	3.4 mi	3 of 5	62	(207) 282-4138
Pine Point Center	Scarborough, ME	3.5 mi	2 of 5	61	(207) 883-2468
St Andre Health Care Facility	Biddeford, ME	3.6 mi	5 of 5	96	(207) 282-5171
Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough	Scarborough, ME	4.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(207) 883-7184
Piper Shores	Scarborough, ME	6.9 mi	5 of 5	40	(207) 883-8700

Home health agencies serving Saco

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice	Saco, ME	1.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 284-4566
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	So Portland, ME	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 757-3326

Straight-line miles from the center of Saco. 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 Saco

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 28% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Saco 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 Saco: common questions

What nursing homes are near Saco?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr in Biddeford (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pine Point Center in Scarborough (3.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Saco?

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 28% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Saco 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 Saco, ME