Mobility Assistance in Essex Junction, VT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Essex Junction, VT: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Chittenden County)

228

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Burlington)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Chittenden County)

About 213 Essex Junction residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 14% in Chittenden County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Essex Junction that list physical therapy include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. and Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Essex Junction compared with Chittenden County and Vermont

Census figure	Essex Junction	Chittenden County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	4.3%	4.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	7.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,134	$70,052	—

Older residents in towns around Essex Junction

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Winooski, VT	3.5 mi	904	27%
South Burlington, VT	5.0 mi	3,696	12%
Burlington, VT	6.2 mi	5,421	22%
Shelburne, VT	8.6 mi	1,951	7.5%
Milton, VT	9.7 mi	562	30%
Keeseville, NY	18 mi	501	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	5.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 658-1900

Emergency hospitals near Essex Junction

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care	Burlington, VT	5.2 mi	4 of 5	(802) 847-0000
Northwestern Medical Center Inc	Saint Albans, VT	22 mi	4 of 5	(802) 524-5911

Straight-line miles from the center of Essex Junction. 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 Essex Junction

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,261 monthly median income of Essex Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Essex Junction: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Essex Junction?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,261 monthly median income of Essex Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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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