Mobility Assistance in Fife, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fife, WA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Pierce County)

91

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Puyallup)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pierce County)

About 172 Fife residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Pierce County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fife that list physical therapy include Puget Sound Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fife compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Fife	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,429	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Fife

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milton, WA	2.1 mi	1,157	25%
Waller, WA	2.1 mi	1,331	17%
Edgewood, WA	3.0 mi	1,809	9.0%
Lakeland South, WA	4.3 mi	1,710	21%
Summit, WA	4.4 mi	1,763	16%
Puyallup, WA	4.6 mi	6,913	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Centerwell Home Health	Tacoma, WA	6.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 475-6862
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	32 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	34 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	6.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031

Emergency hospitals near Fife

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital	Puyallup, WA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	(253) 697-2102
Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis)	Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, WA	4.6 mi	not rated	(253) 968-1110

Straight-line miles from the center of Fife. 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 Fife

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 46% of the $4,286 monthly median income of Fife 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 Fife: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fife?

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 46% of the $4,286 monthly median income of Fife 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.

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