In-Home Personal Care in West Dennis, MA

Local figures

Personal Care in West Dennis, MA: the local picture

1.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.4% in Barnstable County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Barnstable County)

154

residents 85 or older (6.0% of all residents)

7

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

About 16 West Dennis residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.5%; 4.4% in Barnstable County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

166 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

154 of the 1,092 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

West Dennis compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	West Dennis	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.5%	4.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	14%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	4.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,092	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around West Dennis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Dennis Port, MA	1.5 mi	1,060	6.9%
South Yarmouth, MA	1.8 mi	3,735	4.0%
South Dennis, MA	2.7 mi	1,122	3.9%
Northwest Harwich, MA	3.6 mi	1,445	2.2%
Yarmouth Port, MA	4.0 mi	2,429	4.9%
West Yarmouth, MA	4.5 mi	2,215	6.7%

Home health agencies with aides serving West Dennis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Of Cape Cod	South Dennis, MA	3.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 957-7400
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Hyannis, MA	6.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 778-8800
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	70 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Able Home Care, LLC	Peadoby, MA	72 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(781) 581-1181
Relief Home Health Services, Inc	Hyannis, MA	6.8 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(888) 817-5656

Straight-line miles from the center of West Dennis. 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 West Dennis

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 25% of the $6,924 monthly median income of West Dennis 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 West Dennis: common questions

How much does personal care cost in West Dennis?

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 25% of the $6,924 monthly median income of West Dennis 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.