Mobility Assistance in Raymond, WA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Raymond, WA: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Pacific County)

139

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

4.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (South Bend)

59%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Pacific County)

About 228 Raymond residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 24% in Pacific County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Raymond that list physical therapy include Harbors Home Health / Hospice and Assured Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Raymond compared with Pacific County and Washington

Census figure	Raymond	Pacific County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	3.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	6.4%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	30%	26%
Households with no vehicle	16%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,746	$53,425	—

Older residents in towns around Raymond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Central Park, WA	20 mi	529	18%
Aberdeen, WA	20 mi	3,211	24%
Hoquiam, WA	22 mi	1,978	31%
Montesano, WA	24 mi	963	30%
Elma, WA	27 mi	568	15%
Ocean Shores, WA	27 mi	3,395	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Harbors Home Health / Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 532-5454
Assured Home Health And Hospice	Centralia, WA	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 330-2640

Emergency hospitals near Raymond

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Willapa Harbor Hospital	South Bend, WA	4.3 mi	not rated	(360) 875-5526
Grays Harbor Community Hospital	Aberdeen, WA	21 mi	3 of 5	(360) 532-8330

Straight-line miles from the center of Raymond. 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 Raymond

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 65% of the $3,062 monthly median income of Raymond 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 Raymond: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Raymond?

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 65% of the $3,062 monthly median income of Raymond 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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