Mobility Assistance in Bellingham, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bellingham, MA: the local picture

31%

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

193

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

4.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Milford)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Norfolk County)

About 303 Bellingham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 17% in Norfolk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bellingham that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bellingham compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Bellingham	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	9.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,000	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Bellingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Franklin Town, MA	3.5 mi	4,872	8.3%
Hopedale, MA	3.9 mi	915	25%
Milford, MA	4.4 mi	5,086	14%
Woonsocket, RI	6.5 mi	6,387	27%
Cumberland Hill, RI	8.3 mi	1,309	17%
Millis-Clicquot, MA	8.3 mi	963	5.5%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Centerwell Home Health	Marlborough, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(508) 481-4930
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236
Vna And Hospice Of Greater Milford	Milford, MA	4.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 473-0862

Emergency hospitals near Bellingham

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Milford Regional Medical Center	Milford, MA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	(508) 473-1190
Landmark Medical Center	Woonsocket, RI	7.8 mi	2 of 5	(401) 769-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellingham. 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 Bellingham

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 50% of the $3,417 monthly median income of Bellingham 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 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 Bellingham: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bellingham?

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 50% of the $3,417 monthly median income of Bellingham 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 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Bellingham, MA