Mobility Assistance in Paramus, NJ: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Paramus, NJ: the local picture

16%

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

1,297

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Paramus)

26%

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

About 974 Paramus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Bergen County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,297 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Paramus compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Paramus	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	7.0%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,351	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Paramus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oradell, NJ	2.1 mi	1,296	17%
River Edge, NJ	2.2 mi	2,006	18%
Fair Lawn, NJ	2.6 mi	6,439	16%
New Milford, NJ	2.8 mi	2,876	15%
Glen Rock, NJ	3.0 mi	1,512	23%
Maywood, NJ	3.1 mi	2,397	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	0.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	4.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	6.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 894-3333
Holy Name Home Care	Teaneck, NJ	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 833-3000
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	8.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200
Ascend Home Health	Rochelle Park, NJ	2.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 358-2666

Emergency hospitals near Paramus

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Valley Hospital	Paramus, NJ	0.2 mi	4 of 5	(201) 447-8000
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center	Paramus, NJ	0.2 mi	not rated	(201) 967-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Paramus. 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 Paramus

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 18% of the $8,363 monthly median income of Paramus 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 Paramus: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Paramus?

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 18% of the $8,363 monthly median income of Paramus 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 Paramus, NJ