Mobility Assistance in Pascoag, RI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pascoag, RI: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Providence County)

144

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

9.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Woonsocket)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Providence County)

About 90 Pascoag residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 22% in Providence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pascoag that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Care and Vna Of Care New England; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pascoag compared with Providence County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Pascoag	Providence County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	8.9%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,625	$50,686	—

Older residents in towns around Pascoag

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Douglas, MA	8.8 mi	554	16%
Greenville, RI	9.3 mi	2,751	36%
Webster, MA	11 mi	1,920	39%
Putnam, CT	11 mi	1,211	23%
Woonsocket, RI	11 mi	6,387	27%
Whitinsville, MA	12 mi	1,169	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Warwick, RI	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-4236
Vna Of Care New England	Warwick, RI	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-6050
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 738-5470
Cedar Home Health, LLC	Cranston, RI	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 944-2100
Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services	Pawtucket, RI	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500
Nurse On Call	Lincoln, RI	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 726-7744

Emergency hospitals near Pascoag

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Landmark Medical Center	Woonsocket, RI	9.7 mi	2 of 5	(401) 769-4100
Day Kimball Hospital	Putnam, CT	10 mi	2 of 5	(860) 928-6541

Straight-line miles from the center of Pascoag. 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 Pascoag

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Pascoag households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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 Pascoag: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pascoag?

At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Pascoag households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Pascoag, RI