Mobility Assistance in Hingham, MA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hingham, MA: the local picture

12%

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

73

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

5.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South Weymouth)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Plymouth County)

About 105 Hingham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 15% in Plymouth County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Hingham compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Hingham	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,023	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Hingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Weymouth Town, MA	3.3 mi	11,592	16%
Braintree Town, MA	6.1 mi	6,854	15%
Quincy, MA	6.4 mi	18,123	20%
North Scituate, MA	6.5 mi	1,004	6.3%
Hull, MA	7.4 mi	2,645	11%
Holbrook, MA	8.5 mi	2,168	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	6.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Presidential Home Health Care LLC	Quincy, MA	5.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(617) 866-3881
Brockton Vna	Brockton, MA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(508) 587-2121

Emergency hospitals near Hingham

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
South Shore Hospital	South Weymouth, MA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	(781) 340-8000
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton	Milton, MA	9.7 mi	4 of 5	(617) 696-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Hingham. 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 Hingham

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 37% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Hingham 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 Hingham: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hingham?

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 37% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Hingham 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.

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