Mobility Assistance in Claymont, DE

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Claymont, DE: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in New Castle County)

113

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

5.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Upland)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in New Castle County)

About 269 Claymont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 20% in New Castle County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Claymont that list physical therapy include Amedisys Delaware, LLC and Aveanna Home Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Claymont compared with New Castle County and Delaware

Census figure	Claymont	New Castle County	Delaware
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.2%	5.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	7.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,159	$68,907	—

Older residents in towns around Claymont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Boothwyn, PA	2.4 mi	694	29%
Linwood, PA	2.4 mi	142	16%
Edgemoor, DE	4.2 mi	983	27%
Village Green-Green Ridge, PA	4.6 mi	1,918	19%
Penns Grove, NJ	5.2 mi	437	20%
Chester, PA	5.5 mi	5,226	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Delaware, LLC	Dover, DE	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 678-4764
Aveanna Home Healthcare	Milford, DE	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 514-9597
Saint Francis Home Care	Newark, DE	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 575-8240
Christianacare Homehealth	Wilmington, DE	3.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 327-5200
Christianacare Homehealth	Camden, DE	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 698-4300
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Wilmington, DE	7.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 658-3000

Emergency hospitals near Claymont

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Crozer Chester Medical Center	Upland, PA	5.6 mi	1 of 5	(610) 447-2000
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware	Wilmington, DE	6.0 mi	not rated	(302) 651-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Claymont. 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 Claymont

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,347 monthly median income of Claymont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Claymont: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Claymont?

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,347 monthly median income of Claymont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Claymont, DE