Mobility Assistance in Hooksett, NH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hooksett, NH: the local picture

14%

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

87

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

7.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Manchester)

32%

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

About 171 Hooksett residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 17% in Merrimack County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Hooksett compared with Merrimack County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Hooksett	Merrimack County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.1%	5.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.2%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,363	$66,830	—

Older residents in towns around Hooksett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Suncook, NH	2.9 mi	896	28%
South Hooksett, NH	4.8 mi	796	15%
Pinardville, NH	7.0 mi	900	14%
Manchester, NH	7.5 mi	17,909	18%
Goffstown, NH	8.6 mi	516	8.5%
Concord, NH	11 mi	8,296	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Granite Vna, Inc	Concord, NH	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 224-4093
Caretenders	Epping, NH	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	6.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	8.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 622-3781

Emergency hospitals near Hooksett

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Catholic Medical Center	Manchester, NH	7.0 mi	4 of 5	(603) 668-3545
Elliot Hospital	Manchester, NH	8.8 mi	2 of 5	(603) 669-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Hooksett. 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 Hooksett

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 30% of the $5,447 monthly median income of Hooksett 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 Hooksett: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hooksett?

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 30% of the $5,447 monthly median income of Hooksett 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 Hooksett, NH