Mobility Assistance in Plymouth, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Plymouth, MA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

532

residents 85 or older (6.7% of all residents)

3.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plymouth)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Plymouth County)

About 292 Plymouth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 15% in Plymouth County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Plymouth that list physical therapy include Croi Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Plymouth compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Plymouth	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,940	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Plymouth, MA	1.5 mi	772	18%
Kingston, MA	4.0 mi	1,449	27%
South Duxbury, MA	4.3 mi	719	8.6%
The Pinehills, MA	5.6 mi	3,540	10%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	9.9 mi	1,128	12%
Marshfield, MA	10 mi	972	9.2%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 888-2932
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Hyannis, MA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 778-8800

Emergency hospitals near Plymouth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth	Plymouth, MA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	(508) 746-2000
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	Brockton, MA	19 mi	3 of 5	(508) 941-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,078 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Plymouth: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Plymouth?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,078 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Plymouth, MA