Mobility Assistance in Lakehurst, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lakehurst, NJ: the local picture

28%

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

22

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Toms River)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ocean County)

About 131 Lakehurst residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 20% in Ocean County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lakehurst that list physical therapy include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc and Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lakehurst compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Lakehurst	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	5.9%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.2%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,029	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Lakehurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Leisure Knoll, NJ	1.7 mi	1,810	22%
Leisure Village West, NJ	2.1 mi	2,809	29%
Pine Lake Park, NJ	3.3 mi	1,290	28%
Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ	3.6 mi	1,762	21%
Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ	4.1 mi	8,958	29%
Crestwood Village, NJ	4.3 mi	5,848	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Whiting, NJ	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 350-2355
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872
Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County	Brick, NJ	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 206-8100

Emergency hospitals near Lakehurst

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Medical Center	Toms River, NJ	5.2 mi	1 of 5	(732) 557-8000
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus	Lakewood, NJ	7.9 mi	3 of 5	(732) 363-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakehurst. 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 Lakehurst

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 19% of the $8,336 monthly median income of Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lakehurst?

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 19% of the $8,336 monthly median income of Lakehurst 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 Lakehurst, NJ