Mobility Assistance in Cumberland Hill, RI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Cumberland Hill, RI: the local picture

17%

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

114

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

3.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Woonsocket)

31%

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

About 221 Cumberland Hill residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 22% in Providence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Cumberland Hill compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Cumberland Hill	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	8.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,714	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Cumberland Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Woonsocket, RI	2.8 mi	6,387	27%
Valley Falls, RI	5.0 mi	2,098	13%
North Attleborough Town, MA	6.4 mi	5,097	14%
Central Falls, RI	6.8 mi	2,439	20%
Franklin Town, MA	8.0 mi	4,872	8.3%
Greenville, RI	8.1 mi	2,751	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 738-5470
Amedisys Home Health Care	Warwick, RI	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-4236
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-6050
Cedar Home Health, LLC	Cranston, RI	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 944-2100
Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services	Pawtucket, RI	7.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500
Homecare Advantage Chc	Cranston, RI	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(401) 781-3400

Emergency hospitals near Cumberland Hill

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Landmark Medical Center	Woonsocket, RI	3.1 mi	2 of 5	(401) 769-4100
Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital	North Providence, RI	8.4 mi	3 of 5	(401) 456-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Cumberland Hill. 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 Cumberland Hill

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,893 monthly median income of Cumberland Hill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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 Cumberland Hill: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Cumberland Hill?

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,893 monthly median income of Cumberland Hill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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 Cumberland Hill, RI