Mobility Assistance in Chicopee, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Chicopee, MA: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hampden County)

1,240

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Holyoke)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hampden County)

About 2,674 Chicopee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Hampden County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,240 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Chicopee compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Chicopee	Hampden County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.3%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,492	$48,894	—

Older residents in towns around Chicopee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Holyoke, MA	4.4 mi	7,606	33%
Springfield, MA	4.6 mi	20,464	30%
West Springfield Town, MA	5.4 mi	5,038	18%
Wilbraham, MA	7.5 mi	1,345	24%
Easthampton, MA	8.0 mi	3,843	19%
Agawam Town, MA	8.9 mi	6,890	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	81 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	7.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency - West	Longmeadow, MA	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(413) 567-6211
Caretenders	Holyoke, MA	3.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(413) 592-1762
Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc	Holyoke, MA	3.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 887-5543
Comfort Plus Caregivers LLC	East Longmeadow, MA	8.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(413) 224-2651

Emergency hospitals near Chicopee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holyoke Medical Center	Holyoke, MA	3.3 mi	4 of 5	(413) 534-2500
Mercy Medical Ctr	Springfield, MA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	(413) 748-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Chicopee. 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 Chicopee

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 56% of the $3,041 monthly median income of Chicopee 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 Chicopee: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Chicopee?

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 56% of the $3,041 monthly median income of Chicopee 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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