Mobility Assistance in Saugus, MA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Saugus, MA: the local picture

18%

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

634

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Melrose)

28%

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

About 1,143 Saugus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 18% in Essex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Saugus that list physical therapy include Patient Care Solutions, LLC and Amedisys Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Saugus compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Saugus	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,411	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Saugus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Melrose, MA	2.5 mi	6,106	17%
Lynn, MA	2.7 mi	13,917	23%
Revere, MA	3.5 mi	9,416	29%
Malden, MA	3.5 mi	8,581	25%
Wakefield, MA	3.6 mi	5,268	20%
Stoneham, MA	4.3 mi	4,755	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Suburban Home Health Care, Inc	Boston, MA	9.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(617) 264-7100
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444

Emergency hospitals near Saugus

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Melrosewakefield Healthcare	Melrose, MA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(781) 979-3000
North Shore Medical Center -	Salem, MA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	(978) 741-1215

Straight-line miles from the center of Saugus. 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 Saugus

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 $5,451 monthly median income of Saugus 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 Saugus: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Saugus?

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 $5,451 monthly median income of Saugus 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 Saugus, MA