Mobility Assistance in Brier, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Brier, WA: the local picture

19%

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

74

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Edmonds)

29%

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

About 292 Brier residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 22% in Snohomish County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Brier compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Brier	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.1%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,234	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Brier

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mountlake Terrace, WA	1.4 mi	3,810	21%
Alderwood Manor, WA	1.6 mi	1,547	26%
Bothell West, WA	1.8 mi	2,448	23%
Lake Forest Park, WA	2.5 mi	2,425	11%
Lynnwood, WA	2.8 mi	6,715	31%
Kenmore, WA	3.2 mi	4,080	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	7.9 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	6.2 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	7.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(425) 745-4345
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
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 261-4800
Signature Healthcare At Home	Burlington, WA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(425) 861-3850

Emergency hospitals near Brier

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Swedish Edmonds Hospital	Edmonds, WA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	(425) 640-4000
Evergreenhealth Medical Center	Kirkland, WA	6.2 mi	5 of 5	(425) 899-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Brier. 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 Brier

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 24% of the $8,353 monthly median income of Brier 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 Brier: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Brier?

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 24% of the $8,353 monthly median income of Brier 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 Brier, WA