Mobility Assistance in Mattapoisett Center, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mattapoisett Center, MA: the local picture

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

234

residents 85 or older (8.8% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Falmouth)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Plymouth County)

About 69 Mattapoisett Center residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.6%; 15% in Plymouth County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mattapoisett Center that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Amedisys Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mattapoisett Center compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Mattapoisett Center	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.6%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	8.8%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,304	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Mattapoisett Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Acushnet Center, MA	5.6 mi	816	16%
Wareham Center, MA	6.6 mi	691	17%
New Bedford, MA	7.2 mi	15,512	23%
Bliss Corner, MA	8.7 mi	1,499	14%
North Falmouth, MA	8.9 mi	985	13%
Smith Mills, MA	10 mi	976	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Community Nurse, Inc	Fairhaven, MA	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 992-6278
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	5.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	North Dartmouth, MA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 994-1003

Emergency hospitals near Mattapoisett Center

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Falmouth Hospital	Falmouth, MA	12 mi	4 of 5	(508) 548-5300
Southcoast Hospitals Group	Fall River, MA	18 mi	4 of 5	(508) 679-3131

Straight-line miles from the center of Mattapoisett Center. 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 Mattapoisett Center

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 28% of the $6,192 monthly median income of Mattapoisett Center 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 Mattapoisett Center: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mattapoisett Center?

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 28% of the $6,192 monthly median income of Mattapoisett Center 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.

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