Mobility Assistance in Plymouth, NH

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Plymouth, NH: the local picture

19%

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

57

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plymouth)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Grafton County)

About 88 Plymouth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 15% in Grafton County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

57 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 Franklin Vna & Hospice and North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Plymouth compared with Grafton County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Plymouth	Grafton County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	5.9%	5.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.3%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,625	$64,014	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Meredith, NH	12 mi	797	18%
Laconia, NH	16 mi	3,896	17%
Franklin, NH	20 mi	1,873	21%
Tilton Northfield, NH	21 mi	829	37%
Wolfeboro, NH	27 mi	1,229	19%
Lebanon, NH	28 mi	3,214	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 934-3454
North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency	Littleton, NH	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 444-5317
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 279-6611
Pemi Baker Community Health	Plymouth, NH	1.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 536-2232
Quality Care Home Health & Hospice	Center Harbor, NH	11 mi	3 of 5	—	(603) 491-2455
Bayada Home Health Care Inc.	Londonderry, NH	63 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(603) 318-3840

Emergency hospitals near Plymouth

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Speare Memorial Hospital	Plymouth, NH	1.5 mi	3 of 5	(603) 536-1120
Concord Hospital- Laconia	Laconia, NH	16 mi	3 of 5	(603) 524-3211

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 New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,969 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. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,969 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. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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, NH