Mobility Assistance in Bothell East, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bothell East, WA: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Snohomish County)

113

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

6.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kirkland)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

About 308 Bothell East residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Snohomish County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bothell East that list physical therapy include Alpha Home Health and Evergreenhealth Home Care Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bothell East compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Bothell East	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Bothell East

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mill Creek East, WA	2.1 mi	1,866	11%
Clearview, WA	2.4 mi	634	17%
Bothell, WA	2.5 mi	7,271	23%
Bothell West, WA	2.6 mi	2,448	23%
Martha Lake, WA	3.5 mi	2,391	25%
Maltby, WA	3.6 mi	2,120	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	6.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Centerwell Home Health	Everett, WA	7.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(425) 745-4345
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Alpha Home Health, King County	Everett, WA	6.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 452-0058

Emergency hospitals near Bothell East

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Evergreenhealth Medical Center	Kirkland, WA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	(425) 899-1000
Swedish Edmonds Hospital	Edmonds, WA	6.9 mi	3 of 5	(425) 640-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bothell East. 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 Bothell East

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 42% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Bothell East 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 Bothell East: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bothell East?

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 42% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Bothell East 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.

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