Mobility Assistance in Bridgeport, CT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bridgeport, CT: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)

2,941

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bridgeport)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)

About 5,374 Bridgeport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 20% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,941 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Bridgeport that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Pathwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bridgeport compared with Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Bridgeport	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.0%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	19%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,012	$64,276	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairfield University, CT	3.7 mi	13	100%
Trumbull Center, CT	3.9 mi	1,977	27%
Lordship, CT	4.9 mi	852	4.2%
Long Hill, CT	5.7 mi	1,559	14%
Daniels Farm, CT	6.2 mi	835	9.9%
Oronoque, CT	6.6 mi	2,213	7.9%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Health Care Connectors LLC	Greenwich, CT	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 489-0919
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Patient Care	Trumbull, CT	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(203) 374-4555
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680

Emergency hospitals near Bridgeport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Vincent's Medical Center	Bridgeport, CT	1.6 mi	4 of 5	(203) 576-5551
Bridgeport Hospital	Bridgeport, CT	1.7 mi	4 of 5	(203) 384-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Bridgeport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Bridgeport: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bridgeport?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Bridgeport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Bridgeport, CT