Mobility Assistance in Foxborough, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Foxborough, MA: the local picture

6.9%

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

134

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

8.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Norwood)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Norfolk County)

About 70 Foxborough residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.9%; 17% in Norfolk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Foxborough that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Foxborough compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Foxborough	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.9%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.9%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	9.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,250	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Foxborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mansfield Center, MA	3.3 mi	1,249	19%
Walpole, MA	4.8 mi	1,295	15%
Sharon, MA	4.9 mi	1,017	7.6%
Norton Center, MA	6.9 mi	183	26%
North Attleborough Town, MA	7.8 mi	5,097	14%
Franklin Town, MA	8.4 mi	4,872	8.3%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Brockton Vna	Brockton, MA	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(508) 587-2121
Natick Walpole Visiting Nurse Association	Walpole, MA	5.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 668-1066

Emergency hospitals near Foxborough

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Norwood Hospital	Norwood, MA	8.8 mi	not rated	(781) 769-4000
Sturdy Memorial Hospital	Attleboro, MA	9.7 mi	3 of 5	(508) 222-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Foxborough. 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 Foxborough

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,271 monthly median income of Foxborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Foxborough: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Foxborough?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,271 monthly median income of Foxborough households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Foxborough, MA