Mobility Assistance in Shoreline, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Shoreline, WA: the local picture

23%

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

1,806

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

5.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Edmonds)

35%

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

About 2,680 Shoreline residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in King County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,806 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Shoreline that list physical therapy include Alpha Home Health and Evergreenhealth Home Care Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Shoreline compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Shoreline	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,470	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Shoreline

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Forest Park, WA	2.5 mi	2,425	11%
Esperance, WA	2.5 mi	635	10%
Mountlake Terrace, WA	3.3 mi	3,810	21%
Edmonds, WA	3.9 mi	10,103	14%
Brier, WA	4.1 mi	1,539	19%
Kenmore, WA	4.6 mi	4,080	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	9.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031
Alpha Home Health, King County	Everett, WA	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 452-0058

Emergency hospitals near Shoreline

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Swedish Edmonds Hospital	Edmonds, WA	5.5 mi	3 of 5	(425) 640-4000
Seattle Children's Hospital	Seattle, WA	6.8 mi	not rated	(206) 987-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Shoreline. 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 Shoreline

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 32% of the $6,206 monthly median income of Shoreline 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 Shoreline: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Shoreline?

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 32% of the $6,206 monthly median income of Shoreline 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Shoreline, WA