Mobility Assistance in Fair Haven, VT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fair Haven, VT: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Rutland County)

47

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Rutland)

41%

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

About 116 Fair Haven residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 17% in Rutland County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fair Haven that list physical therapy include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. and Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fair Haven compared with Rutland County and Vermont

Census figure	Fair Haven	Rutland County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	6.9%	4.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	6.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,568	$50,429	—

Older residents in towns around Fair Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Whitehall, NY	8.9 mi	480	24%
Rutland, VT	15 mi	4,112	20%
Ticonderoga, NY	19 mi	752	31%
Hudson Falls, NY	25 mi	1,749	17%
Warrensburg, NY	26 mi	632	22%
Glens Falls, NY	27 mi	2,344	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 775-0568

Emergency hospitals near Fair Haven

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rutland Regional Medical Center	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3 of 5	(802) 775-7111
Glens Falls Hospital	Glens Falls, NY	27 mi	3 of 5	(518) 926-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fair Haven. 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 Fair Haven

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 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fair Haven?

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 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven 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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