Mobility Assistance in North Arlington, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in North Arlington, NJ: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Bergen County)

416

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Belleville)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Bergen County)

About 494 North Arlington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Bergen County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving North Arlington that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Valley Home Care Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

North Arlington compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	North Arlington	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	7.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,152	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around North Arlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kearny, NJ	2.4 mi	5,534	16%
Rutherford, NJ	2.6 mi	2,951	26%
Silver Lake, NJ	3.0 mi	677	38%
East Rutherford, NJ	3.0 mi	1,432	34%
Secaucus, NJ	3.1 mi	3,294	19%
Harrison, NJ	3.3 mi	2,233	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	8.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 894-3333
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	4.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	6.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 243-9666
Adoration Home Health	Bayonne, NJ	8.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(201) 339-2500

Emergency hospitals near North Arlington

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Clara Maass Medical Center	Belleville, NJ	2.0 mi	3 of 5	(973) 450-2000
Hudson Regional Hospital	Secaucus, NJ	3.3 mi	2 of 5	(201) 392-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of North Arlington. 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 North Arlington

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,346 monthly median income of North Arlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 North Arlington: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in North Arlington?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,346 monthly median income of North Arlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 North Arlington, NJ