Mobility Assistance in Hanover, NH: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hanover, NH: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Grafton County)

498

residents 85 or older (5.9% of all residents)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lebanon)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Grafton County)

About 177 Hanover residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 15% in Grafton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hanover that list physical therapy include Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice and Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hanover compared with Grafton County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Hanover	Grafton County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	5.9%	5.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.3%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,728	$64,014	—

Older residents in towns around Hanover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wilder, VT	3.3 mi	844	15%
White River Junction, VT	5.1 mi	420	15%
Lebanon, NH	5.3 mi	3,214	19%
Claremont, NH	23 mi	2,726	20%
Newport, NH	24 mi	1,191	12%
Plymouth, NH	29 mi	467	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice	New London, NH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 526-4077
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna And Hospice Of Vermont And New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	6.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 478-7125
Bayada Home Health Care Inc.	Londonderry, NH	74 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(603) 318-3840

Emergency hospitals near Hanover

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital	Lebanon, NH	4.9 mi	3 of 5	(603) 650-5000
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital	Lebanon, NH	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(603) 448-3121

Straight-line miles from the center of Hanover. 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 Hanover

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,061 monthly median income of Hanover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Hanover: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hanover?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,061 monthly median income of Hanover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Hanover, NH