Mobility Assistance in Gloucester, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gloucester, MA: the local picture

11%

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

651

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Beverly)

19%

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

About 896 Gloucester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 18% in Essex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gloucester that list physical therapy include Patient Care Solutions, LLC and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gloucester compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Gloucester	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,361	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Gloucester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rockport, MA	3.4 mi	2,017	7.9%
Ipswich, MA	7.6 mi	640	12%
Beverly, MA	9.5 mi	8,270	16%
Marblehead, MA	12 mi	4,639	9.0%
Topsfield, MA	14 mi	564	18%
Danvers, MA	14 mi	6,337	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000

Emergency hospitals near Gloucester

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northeast Hospital Corporation	Beverly, MA	11 mi	3 of 5	(978) 922-3000
North Shore Medical Center -	Salem, MA	13 mi	5 of 5	(978) 741-1215

Straight-line miles from the center of Gloucester. 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 Gloucester

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 36% of the $4,780 monthly median income of Gloucester 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 Gloucester: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gloucester?

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 36% of the $4,780 monthly median income of Gloucester 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 Gloucester, MA