Mobility Assistance in Black Diamond, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Black Diamond, WA: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in King County)

50

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Enumclaw)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

About 75 Black Diamond residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 18% in King County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Black Diamond that list physical therapy include Evergreenhealth Home Care Services and Signature Healthcare At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Black Diamond compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Black Diamond	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,636	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Black Diamond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Maple Valley, WA	3.7 mi	2,705	14%
Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA	4.2 mi	1,766	13%
Lake Holm, WA	5.3 mi	801	9.6%
Covington, WA	5.3 mi	2,578	25%
Hobart, WA	6.7 mi	1,374	14%
Enumclaw, WA	7.9 mi	2,544	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Puget Sound Home Health Of King County	Tacoma, WA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(253) 735-4282
Centerwell Home Health	Kent, WA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 395-5133
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, King	Tukwila, WA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 525-6800
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400

Emergency hospitals near Black Diamond

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Elizabeth Hospital	Enumclaw, WA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	(360) 825-2505
Multicare Covington Medical Center	Covington, WA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	(253) 372-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Black Diamond. 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 Black Diamond

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $7,803 monthly median income of Black Diamond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Black Diamond: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Black Diamond?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $7,803 monthly median income of Black Diamond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Black Diamond, WA