CNA Home Care in Williamstown, MA: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Williamstown, MA: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

802

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$19.67

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

$15.00

Massachusetts minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Williamstown are Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab in Williamstown (0.9 mi), North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente in North Adams (5.1 mi), Bennington Health & Rehab in Bennington (11 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).

Williamstown has about 109 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Williamstown compared with Berkshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Williamstown	Berkshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.6%	12%

Older residents in towns around Williamstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Adams, MA	4.8 mi	2,727	276
Adams, MA	6.9 mi	1,377	262
Bennington, VT	11 mi	2,486	551
Hoosick Falls, NY	15 mi	911	194
Pittsfield, MA	18 mi	8,425	946
West Sand Lake, NY	21 mi	637	7

Nursing homes near Williamstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab	Williamstown, MA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	180	(978) 340-3648
North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente	North Adams, MA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	119	(413) 664-4041
Bennington Health & Rehab	Bennington, VT	11 mi	2 of 5	91	(802) 442-8525
Crescent Manor Care Ctrs	Bennington, VT	11 mi	2 of 5	90	(802) 447-1501
Center For Living & Rehabilitation	Bennington, VT	11 mi	2 of 5	145	(802) 447-1547
Vermont Veterans' Home	Bennington, VT	12 mi	1 of 5	177	(802) 447-6510

Home health agencies serving Williamstown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association	Pittsfield, MA	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 447-3048
T & N Reliable Nursing Care, LLC Ma	Worcester, MA	76 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(774) 823-3523

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamstown. 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 Williamstown

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. 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.

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 Williamstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Williamstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab in Williamstown (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente in North Adams (5.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bennington Health & Rehab in Bennington (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Williamstown?

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. 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Williamstown, MA