Mobility Assistance in Baltimore, MD

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Baltimore, MD: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

9,152

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baltimore)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 23,478 Baltimore residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

9,152 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Baltimore compared with Maryland

Census figure	Baltimore	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%
Households with no vehicle	27%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,470	—

Older residents in towns around Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Baltimore Highlands, MD	4.7 mi	1,225	23%
Lansdowne, MD	5.3 mi	1,419	36%
Brooklyn Park, MD	5.6 mi	2,236	34%
Rosedale, MD	5.8 mi	3,746	13%
Arbutus, MD	5.9 mi	2,554	21%
Dundalk, MD	6.5 mi	10,646	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Grace Home Healthcare LLC	Fairfax, VA	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 865-7370
Adoration Home Health Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 235-1060
Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC	Rosedale, MD	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 686-8413
Phr Of Baltimore, Inc.	Baltimore, MD	6.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 368-2825

Emergency hospitals near Baltimore

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Medical Center Inc	Baltimore, MD	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(410) 332-9237
University Of Maryland Medical Center	Baltimore, MD	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(410) 328-8667

Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore. 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

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, which is 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore households headed by someone 65 or older. 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: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Baltimore?

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, which is 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore households headed by someone 65 or older. 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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