Mobility Assistance in Short Hills, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Short Hills, NJ: the local picture

9.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Essex County)

169

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Summit)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Essex County)

About 171 Short Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.8%; 21% in Essex County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Short Hills that list physical therapy include Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Bayada Home Health Care, Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Short Hills compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Short Hills	Essex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.8%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	8.5%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	21%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$240,781	$61,232	—

Older residents in towns around Short Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Summit, NJ	2.5 mi	3,305	15%
Vauxhall, NJ	2.7 mi	769	16%
Chatham, NJ	3.0 mi	957	7.6%
Union, NJ	4.2 mi	269	56%
Florham Park, NJ	4.3 mi	2,872	15%
Mountainside, NJ	4.4 mi	1,709	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 379-8400
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Livingston, NJ	3.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 535-0543
Patient Care	West Orange, NJ	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 243-6299
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 243-9666
Ascend Home Health	Rochelle Park, NJ	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 358-2666

Emergency hospitals near Short Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Overlook Medical Center	Summit, NJ	2.6 mi	5 of 5	(908) 522-2000
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center	Livingston, NJ	3.5 mi	3 of 5	(973) 322-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Short Hills. 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 Short Hills

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 8% of the $20,065 monthly median income of Short Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Short Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Short Hills?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 8% of the $20,065 monthly median income of Short Hills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Short Hills, NJ