Mobility Assistance in Bethesda, MD

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bethesda, MD: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Montgomery County)

1,928

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bethesda)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Montgomery County)

About 1,605 Bethesda residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 16% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,928 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Bethesda that list physical therapy include Americare In Home Nursing and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bethesda compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Bethesda	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	6.6%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	8.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$173,565	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Bethesda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Friendship Heights Village, MD	2.3 mi	1,292	21%
Chevy Chase, MD	2.4 mi	2,265	23%
Brookmont, MD	2.4 mi	649	9.1%
North Bethesda, MD	3.4 mi	8,632	16%
South Kensington, MD	3.4 mi	1,612	13%
North Kensington, MD	4.4 mi	1,825	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare In Home Nursing	Fort Washington, MD	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 296-9002
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 754-4663
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Amedisys Home Health Care	Largo, MD	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 322-6023
Carevana Home Health Inc	Maclean, VA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(571) 327-2077

Emergency hospitals near Bethesda

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Suburban Hospital	Bethesda, MD	1.3 mi	4 of 5	(301) 896-2576
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen	Bethesda, MD	1.3 mi	not rated	(301) 295-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethesda. 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 Bethesda

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 11% of the $14,464 monthly median income of Bethesda 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 Bethesda: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bethesda?

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 11% of the $14,464 monthly median income of Bethesda 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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