Rising Sun-Lebanon, Delaware

Mobility Assistance at Home in Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE

Help walking, getting in and out of bed, chairs, the shower and the car, and staying steady around the home. Post what you need in Rising Sun-Lebanon for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE: the local picture

50%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Kent County)
26
residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)
3.9 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dover)
54%
of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kent County)

About 277 Rising Sun-Lebanon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (50%; 25% in Kent County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Rising Sun-Lebanon that list physical therapy include Amedisys Delaware, LLC and Aveanna Home Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Rising Sun-Lebanon compared with Kent County and Delaware

Census figureRising Sun-LebanonKent CountyDelaware
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking50%25%19%
Residents 85 or older0.6%1.9%2.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing7.9%6.9%5.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability54%37%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%27%25%
Households with no vehicle3.0%6.6%6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$56,521$58,403—

Older residents in towns around Rising Sun-Lebanon

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Highland Acres, DE1.3 mi92830%
Dover Base Housing, DE1.7 mi690.0%
Camden, DE2.7 mi92520%
Dover, DE4.3 mi6,98431%
Riverview, DE4.8 mi61219%
Harrington, DE13 mi50835%

Home health agencies serving Rising Sun-Lebanon (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Delaware, LLCDover, DE6.4 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 678-4764
Aveanna Home HealthcareMilford, DE13 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 514-9597
Bayada Home Health Care At BayhealthDover, DE3.9 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 744-7300
HomecallBear, DE36 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(302) 966-9604
Christianacare HomehealthCamden, DE4.8 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 698-4300
Christianacare HomehealthWilmington, DE48 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 327-5200

Emergency hospitals near Rising Sun-Lebanon

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent CampusDover, DE3.9 mi2 of 5(302) 744-7001
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex CampusMilford, DE13 mi3 of 5(302) 422-3311

Straight-line miles from the center of Rising Sun-Lebanon. 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 Rising Sun-Lebanon

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,710 monthly median income of Rising Sun-Lebanon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Rising Sun-Lebanon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Rising Sun-Lebanon?

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,710 monthly median income of Rising Sun-Lebanon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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.

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