Mobility Assistance in Salisbury, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Salisbury, MA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Essex County)

132

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Newburyport)

26%

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

About 261 Salisbury residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 18% in Essex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Salisbury that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Salisbury compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Salisbury	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,917	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Salisbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newburyport, MA	2.4 mi	4,547	15%
Amesbury, MA	5.7 mi	3,170	15%
Hampton Beach, NH	6.0 mi	879	18%
Hampton, NH	7.9 mi	2,720	13%
Ipswich, MA	11 mi	640	12%
Exeter, NH	11 mi	2,187	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	2.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Tufts Medicine Care At Home	Lowell, MA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 552-4000
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000

Emergency hospitals near Salisbury

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Anna Jaques Hospital	Newburyport, MA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	(978) 463-1000
Exeter Hospital Inc	Exeter, NH	12 mi	4 of 5	(603) 778-7311

Straight-line miles from the center of Salisbury. 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 Salisbury

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,576 monthly median income of Salisbury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Salisbury: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Salisbury?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,576 monthly median income of Salisbury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Salisbury, MA