Mobility Assistance in Federal Way, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Federal Way, WA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in King County)

1,696

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Federal Way)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

About 2,920 Federal Way residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in King County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,696 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Federal Way that list physical therapy include Puget Sound Home Health and Kline Galland Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Federal Way compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Federal Way	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,824	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Federal Way

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lakeland North, WA	3.1 mi	2,417	34%
Lakeland South, WA	3.5 mi	1,710	21%
Milton, WA	4.2 mi	1,157	25%
Algona, WA	4.6 mi	205	21%
Pacific, WA	5.3 mi	853	21%
Des Moines, WA	5.4 mi	5,709	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Puget Sound Home Health Of King County	Tacoma, WA	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(253) 735-4282

Emergency hospitals near Federal Way

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Francis Community Hospital	Federal Way, WA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(253) 944-8100
Multicare Auburn Medical Center	Auburn, WA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	(253) 833-7711

Straight-line miles from the center of Federal Way. 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 Federal Way

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $5,735 monthly median income of Federal Way households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Federal Way: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Federal Way?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $5,735 monthly median income of Federal Way households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Federal Way, WA