Mobility Assistance in Hull, MA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hull, MA: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Suffolk County)

142

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

9.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boston)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Suffolk County)

About 282 Hull residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 27% in Suffolk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hull that list physical therapy include Croi Health and Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hull compared with Suffolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Hull	Suffolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	27%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	12%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	38%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	35%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	32%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,406	$49,460	—

Older residents in towns around Hull

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Winthrop Town, MA	5.1 mi	3,631	22%
Nahant, MA	6.0 mi	1,203	6.0%
Boston, MA	6.9 mi	86,924	26%
Hingham, MA	7.4 mi	852	12%
Revere, MA	7.8 mi	9,416	29%
Quincy, MA	8.4 mi	18,123	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	13 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
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Innovive Health	Medford, MA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 623-3211
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Plymouth, MA	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 830-0999

Emergency hospitals near Hull

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tufts Medical Center	Boston, MA	9.2 mi	2 of 5	(617) 636-5000
Massachusetts General Hospital	Boston, MA	9.6 mi	5 of 5	(617) 726-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hull. 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 Hull

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 22% of the $7,617 monthly median income of Hull 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 Hull: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hull?

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 22% of the $7,617 monthly median income of Hull 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 Hull, MA