Mobility Assistance in New York, NY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New York, NY: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

176,098

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Brooklyn)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability

About 363,665 New York residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

176,098 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving New York that list physical therapy include Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha and Shining Star Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

New York compared with New York

Census figure	New York	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	55%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,058	—

Older residents in towns around New York

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hoboken, NJ	7.4 mi	4,015	20%
Jersey City, NJ	7.4 mi	34,667	23%
Union City, NJ	8.7 mi	8,359	34%
Bayonne, NJ	9.0 mi	11,225	20%
West New York, NJ	9.3 mi	6,557	24%
Guttenberg, NJ	9.6 mi	1,745	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	3.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Shining Star Home Health Care	Brooklyn, NY	3.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 435-4700
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	6.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	8.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island	Flushing, NY	9.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Emerest Home Health Care Of NY	Bronx, NY	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800

Emergency hospitals near New York

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kings County Hospital Center	Brooklyn, NY	0.9 mi	1 of 5	(718) 245-3901
Suny/Downstate University Hospital Of Brooklyn	Brooklyn, NY	0.9 mi	1 of 5	(718) 270-1000

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

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 40% of the $4,172 monthly median income of New York 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 New York: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New York?

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 40% of the $4,172 monthly median income of New York 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in New York, NY