Mobility Assistance in Lawrence, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lawrence, MA: the local picture

34%

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

961

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lawrence)

47%

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

About 3,071 Lawrence residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 18% in Essex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lawrence that list physical therapy include Caring Hearts Homecare Inc and Amedisys Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lawrence compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Lawrence	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	20%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,844	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Methuen, MA	3.1 mi	9,206	21%
Andover, MA	3.2 mi	1,732	17%
Haverhill, MA	6.8 mi	10,483	24%
Lowell, MA	9.1 mi	14,960	25%
Wilmington, MA	9.4 mi	3,647	13%
Topsfield, MA	11 mi	564	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
All At Home Health Care LLC	Brookline, MA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 782-9900

Emergency hospitals near Lawrence

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital	Lawrence, MA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	(978) 683-4000
Holy Family Hospital	Methuen, MA	2.2 mi	2 of 5	(978) 687-0156

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrence. 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 Lawrence

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 94% of the $1,820 monthly median income of Lawrence 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 Lawrence: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lawrence?

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 94% of the $1,820 monthly median income of Lawrence 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 Lawrence, MA