Mobility Assistance in Exeter, NH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Exeter, NH: the local picture

19%

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

414

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Exeter)

29%

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

About 409 Exeter residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 14% in Rockingham County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Exeter compared with Rockingham County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Exeter	Rockingham County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	3.9%	5.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	3.1%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,365	$75,258	—

Older residents in towns around Exeter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hampton, NH	6.5 mi	2,720	13%
Newmarket, NH	6.8 mi	756	7.2%
Hampton Beach, NH	8.0 mi	879	18%
Amesbury, MA	8.7 mi	3,170	15%
Epping, NH	8.7 mi	762	13%
Portsmouth, NH	10 mi	4,946	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	6.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
Caretenders	Epping, NH	8.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 332-1133
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956

Emergency hospitals near Exeter

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Exeter Hospital Inc	Exeter, NH	0.3 mi	4 of 5	(603) 778-7311
Portsmouth Regional Hospital	Portsmouth, NH	9.7 mi	3 of 5	(603) 436-5110

Straight-line miles from the center of Exeter. 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 Exeter

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,864 monthly median income of Exeter households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Exeter: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Exeter?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,864 monthly median income of Exeter households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Exeter, NH