Mobility Assistance in Methuen, MA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Methuen, MA: the local picture

21%

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

1,166

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Methuen)

34%

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

About 1,906 Methuen residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Essex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,166 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Methuen compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Methuen	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,605	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Methuen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lawrence, MA	3.1 mi	9,318	34%
Haverhill, MA	5.4 mi	10,483	24%
Andover, MA	6.3 mi	1,732	17%
Lowell, MA	10 mi	14,960	25%
Derry, NH	11 mi	3,166	21%
Londonderry, NH	12 mi	2,017	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	1.0 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	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Tufts Medicine Care At Home	Lowell, MA	9.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 552-4000

Emergency hospitals near Methuen

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holy Family Hospital	Methuen, MA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	(978) 687-0156
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital	Lawrence, MA	2.2 mi	2 of 5	(978) 683-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Methuen. 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 Methuen

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 37% of the $4,550 monthly median income of Methuen 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 Methuen: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Methuen?

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 37% of the $4,550 monthly median income of Methuen 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 Methuen, MA