Mobility Assistance in Baltimore Highlands, MD

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Baltimore Highlands, MD: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Anne Arundel County)

137

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baltimore)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Anne Arundel County)

About 279 Baltimore Highlands residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 17% in Anne Arundel County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

137 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Baltimore Highlands that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Homecentris Home Health Ii; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Baltimore Highlands compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Baltimore Highlands	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	5.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.1%	8.8%

Older residents in towns around Baltimore Highlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brooklyn Park, MD	1.4 mi	2,236	34%
Lansdowne, MD	1.5 mi	1,419	36%
Linthicum, MD	2.3 mi	1,867	27%
Arbutus, MD	3.0 mi	2,554	21%
Ferndale, MD	3.4 mi	2,309	30%
Baltimore, MD	4.7 mi	87,602	28%

Home health agencies serving Baltimore Highlands (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Phr Of Baltimore, Inc.	Baltimore, MD	3.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 368-2825
Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC	Glen Burnie, MD	5.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 590-4926
Adoration Home Health Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	7.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 235-1060
Community Home Health Of Maryland	Towson, MD	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 356-1600

Emergency hospitals near Baltimore Highlands

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Maryland Medical Center	Baltimore, MD	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(410) 328-8667
University Of Md Medical Center Midtown Campus	Baltimore, MD	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(410) 225-8996

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Baltimore Highlands

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Baltimore Highlands: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Baltimore Highlands?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

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