Mobility Assistance in Mercer Island, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mercer Island, WA: the local picture

14%

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

1,233

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

3.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bellevue)

28%

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

About 793 Mercer Island residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 18% in King County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,233 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Mercer Island compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Mercer Island	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$112,679	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Mercer Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newcastle, WA	3.8 mi	2,047	23%
Bellevue, WA	4.2 mi	22,404	17%
Medina, WA	4.4 mi	545	9.5%
Clyde Hill, WA	4.6 mi	715	9.5%
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA	4.8 mi	3,194	24%
Boulevard Park, WA	5.2 mi	519	7.5%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	4.1 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	8.2 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	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	4.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, King	Tukwila, WA	6.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 525-6800
Centerwell Home Health	Kent, WA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 395-5133

Emergency hospitals near Mercer Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics	Bellevue, WA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	(425) 688-5000
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)	Seattle, WA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	(206) 764-2299

Straight-line miles from the center of Mercer Island. 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 Mercer Island

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 21% of the $9,390 monthly median income of Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mercer Island?

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 21% of the $9,390 monthly median income of Mercer Island 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.

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