Mobility Assistance in Merchantville, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Merchantville, NJ: the local picture

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Camden County)

2

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Camden)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Camden County)

About 53 Merchantville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.4%; 24% in Camden County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Merchantville that list physical therapy include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc and Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Merchantville compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Merchantville	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.4%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	7.8%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,964	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Merchantville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Golden Triangle, NJ	1.6 mi	1,632	21%
Cherry Hill Mall, NJ	2.2 mi	2,482	20%
Collingswood, NJ	2.8 mi	2,243	25%
Westmont, NJ	2.9 mi	2,806	18%
Ellisburg, NJ	3.0 mi	1,015	14%
Camden, NJ	3.1 mi	8,123	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Pennsauken, NJ	0.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 354-2022
Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association	Moorestown, NJ	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 552-1300
Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada	Voorhees, NJ	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 566-2000
Holy Redeemer Home Care NJ South	Runnemede, NJ	7.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 939-9000
Virtua Home Care At West Jersey	Marlton, NJ	8.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 581-7200

Emergency hospitals near Merchantville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cooper University Hospital	Camden, NJ	3.4 mi	2 of 5	(856) 342-2000
Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital	Camden, NJ	3.4 mi	2 of 5	(856) 886-5373

Straight-line miles from the center of Merchantville. 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 Merchantville

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 44% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Merchantville 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 Merchantville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Merchantville?

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 44% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Merchantville 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 Merchantville, NJ