Mobility Assistance in Fairfield University, CT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fairfield University, CT: the local picture

100%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bridgeport)

100%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region)

About 13 Fairfield University residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (100%; 20% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Fairfield University compared with Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Fairfield University	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	100%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	100%	7.0%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	100%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	11%	8.8%

Older residents in towns around Fairfield University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Staples, CT	3.6 mi	1,415	12%
Bridgeport, CT	3.7 mi	20,391	27%
Greens Farms, CT	4.2 mi	469	8.5%
Coleytown, CT	4.7 mi	596	4.0%
Westport Village, CT	5.5 mi	589	17%
Compo, CT	5.5 mi	680	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	7.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Health Care Connectors LLC	Greenwich, CT	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 489-0919
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Patient Care	Trumbull, CT	7.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(203) 374-4555
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680

Emergency hospitals near Fairfield University

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Vincent's Medical Center	Bridgeport, CT	4.3 mi	4 of 5	(203) 576-5551
Bridgeport Hospital	Bridgeport, CT	5.4 mi	4 of 5	(203) 384-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield University. 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 Fairfield University

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Fairfield University: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fairfield University?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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