Mobility Assistance in Braintree Town, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Braintree Town, MA: the local picture

15%

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

863

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South Weymouth)

32%

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

About 988 Braintree Town residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 17% in Norfolk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Braintree Town that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Caring Hearts Homecare Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Braintree Town compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Braintree Town	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	9.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,144	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Braintree Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Weymouth Town, MA	3.0 mi	11,592	16%
Randolph Town, MA	3.2 mi	6,430	24%
Quincy, MA	3.8 mi	18,123	20%
Holbrook, MA	4.6 mi	2,168	21%
Milton, MA	4.8 mi	4,615	17%
Hingham, MA	6.1 mi	852	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Primary Homecare Specialties	Milton, MA	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(617) 696-0600
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	9.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358

Emergency hospitals near Braintree Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
South Shore Hospital	South Weymouth, MA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	(781) 340-8000
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton	Milton, MA	5.0 mi	4 of 5	(617) 696-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Braintree Town. 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 Braintree Town

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 29% of the $5,929 monthly median income of Braintree Town 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 Braintree Town: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Braintree Town?

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 29% of the $5,929 monthly median income of Braintree Town 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.

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