Mobility Assistance in Edmonds, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Edmonds, WA: the local picture

14%

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

1,138

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Edmonds)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

About 1,345 Edmonds residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 22% in Snohomish County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,138 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Edmonds that list physical therapy include Alpha Home Health and Evergreenhealth Home Care Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Edmonds compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Edmonds	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,757	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Edmonds

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Esperance, WA	1.4 mi	635	10%
Lynnwood, WA	2.7 mi	6,715	31%
Mountlake Terrace, WA	2.7 mi	3,810	21%
Meadowdale, WA	3.5 mi	581	7.2%
Shoreline, WA	3.9 mi	12,127	23%
Brier, WA	4.0 mi	1,539	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	9.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Centerwell Home Health	Everett, WA	7.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(425) 745-4345
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	9.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	68 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Alpha Home Health, King County	Everett, WA	9.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 452-0058
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 261-4800

Emergency hospitals near Edmonds

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Swedish Edmonds Hospital	Edmonds, WA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(425) 640-4000
Evergreenhealth Medical Center	Kirkland, WA	9.8 mi	5 of 5	(425) 899-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Edmonds. 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 Edmonds

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $6,563 monthly median income of Edmonds households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Edmonds: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Edmonds?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $6,563 monthly median income of Edmonds households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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