Mobility Assistance in Smith Mills, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Smith Mills, MA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Bristol County)

142

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

8.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fall River)

32%

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

About 178 Smith Mills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Bristol County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Smith Mills that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Smith Mills compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Smith Mills	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,775	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Smith Mills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Bedford, MA	3.3 mi	15,512	23%
Bliss Corner, MA	4.1 mi	1,499	14%
Acushnet Center, MA	5.4 mi	816	16%
North Westport, MA	6.1 mi	861	22%
Fall River, MA	7.3 mi	15,169	26%
Mattapoisett Center, MA	10 mi	719	9.6%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	7.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Community Nurse, Inc	Fairhaven, MA	5.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 992-6278
Guardian Home Health Care, LLC	W Bridgewater, MA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(508) 588-5811
All At Home Health Care LLC	Brookline, MA	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 782-9900

Emergency hospitals near Smith Mills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Anne's Hospital	Fall River, MA	8.7 mi	3 of 5	(508) 674-5600
Southcoast Hospitals Group	Fall River, MA	8.8 mi	4 of 5	(508) 679-3131

Straight-line miles from the center of Smith Mills. 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 Smith Mills

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 46% of the $3,731 monthly median income of Smith Mills 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 Smith Mills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Smith Mills?

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 46% of the $3,731 monthly median income of Smith Mills 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 Smith Mills, MA