Mobility Assistance in Lacey, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lacey, WA: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Thurston County)

1,893

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

5.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Olympia)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Thurston County)

About 2,289 Lacey residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Thurston County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,893 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Lacey that list physical therapy include Chi Franciscan Health At Home and Assured Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lacey compared with Thurston County and Washington

Census figure	Lacey	Thurston County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	6.2%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,963	$74,569	—

Older residents in towns around Lacey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tanglewilde, WA	0.9 mi	923	46%
Olympia, WA	4.6 mi	11,040	22%
Tumwater, WA	6.7 mi	4,204	22%
DuPont, WA	8.4 mi	1,027	22%
Yelm, WA	10 mi	775	35%
North Yelm, WA	10 mi	338	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026
Assured Home Health And Hospice	Centralia, WA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 330-2640
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 459-8311
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400
Careage Home Health	Dupont, WA	8.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 853-4457
Puget Sound Home Health Of Thurston County	Tumwater, WA	4.2 mi	not rated	—	(253) 581-9410

Emergency hospitals near Lacey

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence St Peter Hospital	Olympia, WA	5.4 mi	3 of 5	(360) 493-7179
Capital Medical Center	Olympia, WA	13 mi	3 of 5	(360) 956-2550

Straight-line miles from the center of Lacey. 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 Lacey

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $6,247 monthly median income of Lacey households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Lacey: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lacey?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $6,247 monthly median income of Lacey households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Lacey, WA