Mobility Assistance in Collinsville, CT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Collinsville, CT: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Capitol Planning Region)

213

residents 85 or older (5.4% of all residents)

7.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Farmington)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Capitol Planning Region)

About 181 Collinsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 17% in Capitol Planning Region). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Collinsville that list physical therapy include Hartford Healthcare At Home and Mclean Home Care And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Collinsville compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Collinsville	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	23%	6.5%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,991	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around Collinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Weatogue, CT	5.2 mi	514	20%
West Simsbury, CT	5.5 mi	780	20%
Simsbury Center, CT	7.3 mi	1,350	12%
Northwest Harwinton, CT	8.6 mi	728	14%
West Hartford, CT	9.5 mi	12,531	15%
Bristol, CT	9.8 mi	9,980	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
Mclean Home Care And Hospice	Simsbury, CT	7.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 658-3950
Atrinity Home Health	Wallingford, CT	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 699-9104
Harriott Home Health Services LLC	Hartford, CT	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 904-9045
Interim Healthcare Of Hartford, Inc	Farmington, CT	7.8 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 677-0005

Emergency hospitals near Collinsville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
John Dempsey Hospital Of The University Of Connect	Farmington, CT	7.8 mi	3 of 5	(860) 679-1145
Bristol Hospital	Bristol, CT	9.7 mi	2 of 5	(860) 585-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Collinsville. 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 Collinsville

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 35% of the $4,666 monthly median income of Collinsville 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 Collinsville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Collinsville?

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 35% of the $4,666 monthly median income of Collinsville 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 Collinsville, CT