Mobility Assistance in Haverhill, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Haverhill, MA: the local picture

24%

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

1,298

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

6.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Methuen)

35%

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

About 2,438 Haverhill residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 18% in Essex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,298 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Haverhill compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Haverhill	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,682	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Haverhill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Methuen, MA	5.4 mi	9,206	21%
Lawrence, MA	6.8 mi	9,318	34%
Amesbury, MA	8.2 mi	3,170	15%
Andover, MA	9.2 mi	1,732	17%
Newburyport, MA	10 mi	4,547	15%
Topsfield, MA	12 mi	564	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	6.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Tufts Medicine Care At Home	Lowell, MA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 552-4000

Emergency hospitals near Haverhill

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holy Family Hospital	Methuen, MA	6.1 mi	2 of 5	(978) 687-0156
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital	Lawrence, MA	6.4 mi	2 of 5	(978) 683-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Haverhill. 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 Haverhill

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 34% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Haverhill 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 Haverhill: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Haverhill?

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 34% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Haverhill 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 Haverhill, MA