Mobility Assistance in Highland Lakes, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Highland Lakes, NJ: the local picture

18%

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

53

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

17 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pompton Plains)

33%

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

About 180 Highland Lakes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Sussex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Highland Lakes that list physical therapy include Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Highland Lakes compared with Sussex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Highland Lakes	Sussex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	5.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,373	$84,440	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ	4.5 mi	430	20%
Hamburg, NJ	5.9 mi	525	13%
Franklin, NJ	7.8 mi	1,228	19%
Warwick, NY	8.1 mi	2,106	20%
Greenwood Lake, NY	9.8 mi	651	21%
Oak Ridge, NJ	9.8 mi	1,946	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 379-8400
Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc	Morristown, NJ	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 451-4100

Emergency hospitals near Highland Lakes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chilton Medical Center	Pompton Plains, NJ	17 mi	5 of 5	(973) 831-5000
Bon Secours Community Hospital	Port Jervis, NY	18 mi	2 of 5	(845) 856-5351

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Lakes. 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 Highland Lakes

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,781 monthly median income of Highland Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Highland Lakes: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Highland Lakes?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,781 monthly median income of Highland Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Highland Lakes, NJ