In-Home Personal Care in Easthampton, MA

Local figures

Personal Care in Easthampton, MA: the local picture

2.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.5% in Hampshire County)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Hampshire County)

342

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

15

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Easthampton ZIP codes in their service area

About 79 Easthampton residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.1%; 4.5% in Hampshire County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

734 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

342 of the 3,843 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Easthampton compared with Hampshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Easthampton	Hampshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	4.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$67,196	—

Older residents in towns around Easthampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Holyoke, MA	4.0 mi	7,606	17%
Northampton, MA	4.3 mi	6,331	5.6%
Chicopee, MA	8.0 mi	10,770	10%
West Springfield Town, MA	9.7 mi	5,038	11%
Westfield, MA	9.8 mi	7,534	7.8%
Amherst Town, MA	11 mi	3,875	6.4%

Home health agencies with aides serving Easthampton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	86 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson	Northampton, MA	4.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 584-1060
Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc	Holyoke, MA	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 887-5543
Comfort Plus Caregivers LLC	East Longmeadow, MA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(413) 224-2651
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc	Gardner, MA	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 632-1230

Straight-line miles from the center of Easthampton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Easthampton

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 39% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Easthampton 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Easthampton: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Easthampton?

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 39% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Easthampton 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).

What is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.