Mobility Assistance in Preakness, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Preakness, NJ: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Passaic County)

641

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pompton Plains)

26%

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

About 587 Preakness residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 20% in Passaic County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Preakness compared with Passaic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Preakness	Passaic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	7.6%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	14%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,027	$67,066	—

Older residents in towns around Preakness

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Packanack Lake, NJ	1.6 mi	1,101	11%
Haledon, NJ	1.9 mi	1,488	17%
Totowa, NJ	2.4 mi	2,091	21%
Prospect Park, NJ	2.7 mi	763	15%
North Haledon, NJ	2.7 mi	2,034	13%
Paterson, NJ	3.6 mi	19,287	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	7.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200
Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	3.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 256-4636

Emergency hospitals near Preakness

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chilton Medical Center	Pompton Plains, NJ	4.4 mi	5 of 5	(973) 831-5000
St Mary's General Hospital	Passaic, NJ	7.4 mi	3 of 5	(973) 365-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Preakness. 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 Preakness

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 23% of the $6,669 monthly median income of Preakness 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 Preakness: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Preakness?

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 23% of the $6,669 monthly median income of Preakness 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.

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