Mobility Assistance in Hoboken, NJ: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hoboken, NJ: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hudson County)

612

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jersey City)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hudson County)

About 786 Hoboken residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 23% in Hudson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hoboken that list physical therapy include Promise Care NJ and Bayada Home Health Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hoboken compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Hoboken	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	9.5%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	34%	33%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,065	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Hoboken

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Union City, NJ	1.5 mi	8,359	34%
West New York, NJ	3.0 mi	6,557	24%
Jersey City, NJ	3.0 mi	34,667	23%
Secaucus, NJ	3.3 mi	3,294	19%
Guttenberg, NJ	3.5 mi	1,745	20%
Kearny, NJ	5.0 mi	5,534	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Promise Care NJ	West New York, NJ	3.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 418-6800
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	North Bergen, NJ	3.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(201) 377-6000
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Adoration Home Health	Bayonne, NJ	7.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(201) 339-2500

Emergency hospitals near Hoboken

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jersey City Medical Center	Jersey City, NJ	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(201) 915-2000
Mount Sinai Beth Israel	New York, NY	2.2 mi	3 of 5	(212) 420-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hoboken. 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 Hoboken

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 53% of the $2,922 monthly median income of Hoboken 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 Hoboken: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hoboken?

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 53% of the $2,922 monthly median income of Hoboken 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 Hoboken, NJ