Mobility Assistance in Port Townsend, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Port Townsend, WA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Jefferson County)

485

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Port Townsend)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Jefferson County)

About 766 Port Townsend residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Port Townsend that list physical therapy include Jefferson Healthcare Home Health and Olympic Medical Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Port Townsend compared with Jefferson County and Washington

Census figure	Port Townsend	Jefferson County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	3.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	6.5%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	27%	26%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,932	$65,503	—

Older residents in towns around Port Townsend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA	6.2 mi	867	25%
Oak Harbor, WA	14 mi	3,118	26%
Sequim, WA	14 mi	3,722	15%
Port Ludlow, WA	15 mi	1,454	9.6%
Camano, WA	15 mi	5,906	11%
Hansville, WA	18 mi	1,670	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health	Port Townsend, WA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 385-0610
Olympic Medical Home Health	Port Angeles, WA	30 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 417-7315

Emergency hospitals near Port Townsend

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jefferson Healthcare	Port Townsend, WA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	(360) 385-2200
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center	Coupeville, WA	8.3 mi	2 of 5	(360) 678-5151

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Townsend. 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 Port Townsend

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $5,078 monthly median income of Port Townsend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Port Townsend: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Port Townsend?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $5,078 monthly median income of Port Townsend households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.

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