Mobility Assistance in Medford, MA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Medford, MA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Middlesex County)

1,442

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Winchester)

31%

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

About 1,514 Medford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Middlesex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,442 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Medford that list physical therapy include Caring Hearts Homecare Inc and Patient Care Solutions, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Medford compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Medford	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,492	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Medford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Somerville, MA	2.3 mi	8,108	19%
Malden, MA	2.6 mi	8,581	25%
Winchester, MA	2.7 mi	4,207	17%
Arlington, MA	2.8 mi	8,030	14%
Everett, MA	3.0 mi	5,660	20%
Cambridge, MA	3.3 mi	14,440	12%

Home health agencies serving Medford (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
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Suburban Home Health Care, Inc	Boston, MA	5.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(617) 264-7100
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	8.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444

Emergency hospitals near Medford

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Winchester Hospital	Winchester, MA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	(781) 729-9000
Mount Auburn Hospital	Cambridge, MA	3.3 mi	4 of 5	(617) 492-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of Medford. 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 Medford

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 32% of the $5,374 monthly median income of Medford 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 Medford: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Medford?

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 32% of the $5,374 monthly median income of Medford 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 Medford, MA