Mobility Assistance in Bridgewater Town, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bridgewater Town, MA: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

407

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

7.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brockton)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Plymouth County)

About 644 Bridgewater Town residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 15% in Plymouth County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Bridgewater Town that list physical therapy include Croi Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bridgewater Town compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Bridgewater Town	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,024	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgewater Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Raynham Center, MA	4.5 mi	700	26%
Middleborough Center, MA	6.1 mi	1,328	11%
Taunton, MA	7.6 mi	9,058	23%
Brockton, MA	8.0 mi	15,191	23%
North Lakeville, MA	8.0 mi	573	18%
Abington, MA	10.0 mi	2,234	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	37 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	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Guardian Home Health Care, LLC	W Bridgewater, MA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(508) 588-5811
Brockton Vna	Brockton, MA	8.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(508) 587-2121

Emergency hospitals near Bridgewater Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	Brockton, MA	7.8 mi	3 of 5	(508) 941-7000
Brown University Health Morton Hospital	Taunton, MA	7.9 mi	1 of 5	(508) 828-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater 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 27% of the $6,252 monthly median income of Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Town: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Bridgewater 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 27% of the $6,252 monthly median income of Bridgewater 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Bridgewater Town, MA