Mobility Assistance in Ellsworth, ME

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ellsworth, ME: the local picture

18%

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

283

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Ellsworth)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Hancock County)

About 305 Ellsworth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 15% in Hancock County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Ellsworth that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ellsworth compared with Hancock County and Maine

Census figure	Ellsworth	Hancock County	Maine
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.7%	2.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	4.1%	4.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,708	$60,116	—

Older residents in towns around Ellsworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bucksport, ME	16 mi	1,040	22%
Brewer, ME	19 mi	2,163	21%
Hampden, ME	21 mi	962	34%
Bangor, ME	23 mi	6,353	25%
Orono, ME	23 mi	1,227	12%
Old Town, ME	29 mi	1,259	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Bangor, ME	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(207) 990-9000
Amedisys Home Health	Bangor, ME	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(207) 990-0029
Mount Desert Nursing Assoc	Northeast Harbor, ME	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(207) 276-5184
Community Health & Counseling Services	Bangor, ME	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 947-0366
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	So Portland, ME	111 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 757-3326
St Joseph Homecare	Bangor, ME	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 907-1810

Emergency hospitals near Ellsworth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital	Ellsworth, ME	3.9 mi	3 of 5	(207) 667-5311
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital	Blue Hill, ME	12 mi	not rated	(207) 374-2836

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellsworth. 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 Ellsworth

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,309 monthly median income of Ellsworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Ellsworth: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ellsworth?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,309 monthly median income of Ellsworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Ellsworth, ME