Mobility Assistance in Nantucket, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Nantucket, MA: the local picture

7.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.3% in Nantucket County)

137

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Nantucket)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (21% in Nantucket County)

About 112 Nantucket residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.1%; 8.3% in Nantucket County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Nantucket that list physical therapy include Vna Of Cape Cod and Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Nantucket compared with Nantucket County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Nantucket	Nantucket County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.1%	8.3%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	1.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	3.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$133,125	$115,948	—

Older residents in towns around Nantucket

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Yarmouth, MA	27 mi	2,215	18%
Dennis Port, MA	27 mi	1,060	20%
West Dennis, MA	28 mi	1,092	15%
South Yarmouth, MA	28 mi	3,735	12%
Northwest Harwich, MA	29 mi	1,445	4.6%
South Dennis, MA	30 mi	1,122	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Of Cape Cod	South Dennis, MA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 957-7400
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	92 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000

Emergency hospitals near Nantucket

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nantucket Cottage Hospital	Nantucket, MA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	(508) 228-1200
Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc	Oak Bluffs, MA	27 mi	4 of 5	(508) 693-0410

Straight-line miles from the center of Nantucket. 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 Nantucket

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 15% of the $11,094 monthly median income of Nantucket 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 Nantucket: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Nantucket?

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 15% of the $11,094 monthly median income of Nantucket 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.

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