Mobility Assistance in South Duxbury, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Duxbury, MA: the local picture

8.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

48

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

7.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plymouth)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Plymouth County)

About 62 South Duxbury residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.6%; 15% in Plymouth County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving South Duxbury that list physical therapy include Croi Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Duxbury compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	South Duxbury	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.6%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.4%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,491	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around South Duxbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kingston, MA	2.2 mi	1,449	27%
North Plymouth, MA	3.0 mi	772	18%
Plymouth, MA	4.3 mi	1,743	18%
Marshfield, MA	5.8 mi	972	9.2%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	6.0 mi	1,128	12%
North Pembroke, MA	7.3 mi	1,092	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 888-2932
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Brockton Vna	Brockton, MA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(508) 587-2121
Presidential Home Health Care LLC	Quincy, MA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(617) 866-3881
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000

Emergency hospitals near South Duxbury

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth	Plymouth, MA	7.8 mi	4 of 5	(508) 746-2000
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	Brockton, MA	17 mi	3 of 5	(508) 941-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of South Duxbury. 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 South Duxbury

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 22% of the $7,874 monthly median income of South Duxbury 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 South Duxbury: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Duxbury?

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 22% of the $7,874 monthly median income of South Duxbury 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 South Duxbury, MA