Mobility Assistance in Montauk, NY: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Montauk, NY: the local picture

5.8%

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

32

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

23 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (New London)

14%

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

About 49 Montauk residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (5.8%; 18% in Suffolk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Montauk that list physical therapy include Extended Home Care and Peconic Bay Homehealth Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Montauk compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Montauk	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.8%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	6.7%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	5.1%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,583	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Montauk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Springs, NY	11 mi	2,217	10%
East Hampton North, NY	14 mi	950	9.4%
Northwest Harbor, NY	14 mi	1,280	7.3%
Groton, CT	20 mi	1,537	15%
New London, CT	21 mi	4,148	24%
Mystic, CT	21 mi	1,727	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Extended Home Care	Brooklyn, NY	111 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 356-4200
Peconic Bay Homehealth Services	Riverhead, NY	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 548-6432
North Shore Home Care Chha	Westbury, NY	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 876-5300

Emergency hospitals near Montauk

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital	New London, CT	23 mi	3 of 5	(860) 442-0711
Westerly Hospital	Westerly, RI	23 mi	4 of 5	(401) 596-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Montauk. 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 Montauk

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $9,299 monthly median income of Montauk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Montauk: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Montauk?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $9,299 monthly median income of Montauk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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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