Mobility Assistance in Lake Holm, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lake Holm, WA: the local picture

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in King County)

100

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Covington)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

About 77 Lake Holm residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.6%; 18% in King County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lake Holm that list physical therapy include Kline Galland Home Health and Eden Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lake Holm compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Lake Holm	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.6%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.6%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,208	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Holm

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA	2.2 mi	1,766	13%
Auburn, WA	3.8 mi	10,676	29%
Covington, WA	4.2 mi	2,578	25%
Black Diamond, WA	5.3 mi	609	12%
Lake Tapps, WA	5.6 mi	2,194	7.7%
Algona, WA	5.9 mi	205	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Puget Sound Home Health Of King County	Tacoma, WA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(253) 735-4282
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031

Emergency hospitals near Lake Holm

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Multicare Covington Medical Center	Covington, WA	4.3 mi	3 of 5	(253) 372-7400
St Elizabeth Hospital	Enumclaw, WA	5.4 mi	5 of 5	(360) 825-2505

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Holm. 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 Lake Holm

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 24% of the $8,184 monthly median income of Lake Holm 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 Lake Holm: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lake Holm?

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 24% of the $8,184 monthly median income of Lake Holm 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 Lake Holm, WA