Mobility Assistance in Easthampton, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Easthampton, MA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Hampshire County)

342

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Holyoke)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Hampshire County)

About 734 Easthampton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 15% in Hampshire County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Easthampton compared with Hampshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Easthampton	Hampshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	4.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	7.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,222	$67,196	—

Older residents in towns around Easthampton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Holyoke, MA	4.0 mi	7,606	33%
Northampton, MA	4.3 mi	6,331	16%
Chicopee, MA	8.0 mi	10,770	25%
West Springfield Town, MA	9.7 mi	5,038	18%
Westfield, MA	9.8 mi	7,534	18%
Amherst Town, MA	11 mi	3,875	10%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	86 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson	Northampton, MA	4.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 584-1060
Caretenders	Holyoke, MA	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(413) 592-1762
Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc	Holyoke, MA	4.9 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	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(413) 224-2651

Emergency hospitals near Easthampton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holyoke Medical Center	Holyoke, MA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(413) 534-2500
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The	Northampton, MA	7.4 mi	2 of 5	(413) 582-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Easthampton. 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 Easthampton

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 39% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Easthampton 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 Easthampton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Easthampton?

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 39% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Easthampton 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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