Mobility Assistance in New Canaan, CT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Canaan, CT: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Western Connecticut Planning Region)

375

residents 85 or older (5.4% of all residents)

4.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Norwalk)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Western Connecticut Planning Region)

About 240 New Canaan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 16% in Western Connecticut Planning Region). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving New Canaan that list physical therapy include Sterling Care LLC and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

New Canaan compared with Western Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	New Canaan	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	6.8%	6.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	6.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,042	$92,472	—

Older residents in towns around New Canaan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Noroton Heights, CT	4.7 mi	229	4.4%
Norwalk, CT	5.0 mi	15,632	18%
Stamford, CT	5.2 mi	22,192	21%
Noroton, CT	5.8 mi	712	21%
Old Hill, CT	5.8 mi	459	8.3%
Tokeneke, CT	6.3 mi	289	8.3%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sterling Care LLC	Greenwich, CT	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 532-0500
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	56 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Health Care Connectors LLC	Greenwich, CT	9.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 489-0919
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Patient Care	Trumbull, CT	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(203) 374-4555
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680

Emergency hospitals near New Canaan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Norwalk Hospital	Norwalk, CT	4.2 mi	3 of 5	(203) 852-2000
Stamford Hospital	Stamford, CT	6.6 mi	5 of 5	(203) 276-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of New Canaan. 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 New Canaan

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,170 monthly median income of New Canaan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 New Canaan: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Canaan?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,170 monthly median income of New Canaan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 New Canaan, CT