Mobility Assistance in Bonney Lake, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bonney Lake, WA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Pierce County)

169

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Puyallup)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pierce County)

About 392 Bonney Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 21% in Pierce County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bonney Lake that list physical therapy include Puget Sound Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bonney Lake compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Bonney Lake	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,164	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Bonney Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Tapps, WA	2.2 mi	2,194	7.7%
Alderton, WA	3.2 mi	583	24%
Sumner, WA	3.9 mi	1,730	27%
Prairie Ridge, WA	4.0 mi	1,444	17%
Prairie Heights, WA	4.3 mi	563	10%
Tehaleh, WA	5.8 mi	948	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Centerwell Home Health	Tacoma, WA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 475-6862
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400

Emergency hospitals near Bonney Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital	Puyallup, WA	5.2 mi	2 of 5	(253) 697-2102
St Elizabeth Hospital	Enumclaw, WA	7.7 mi	5 of 5	(360) 825-2505

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonney Lake. 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 Bonney Lake

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 29% of the $6,847 monthly median income of Bonney Lake 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 Bonney Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bonney Lake?

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 29% of the $6,847 monthly median income of Bonney Lake 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 Bonney Lake, WA