Mobility Assistance in Southbridge Town, MA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Southbridge Town, MA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Worcester County)

220

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Southbridge)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Worcester County)

About 637 Southbridge Town residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 19% in Worcester County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Southbridge Town that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Aveanna Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Southbridge Town compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Southbridge Town	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	7.3%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,615	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Southbridge Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Webster, MA	8.2 mi	1,920	39%
Oxford, MA	9.3 mi	971	25%
Putnam, CT	12 mi	1,211	23%
Spencer, MA	13 mi	1,479	19%
North Brookfield, MA	15 mi	370	52%
Stafford Springs, CT	15 mi	1,126	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	54 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc	Gardner, MA	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 632-1230
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Acclaim Home Health Care, Inc	Worcester, MA	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(508) 459-6937

Emergency hospitals near Southbridge Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital	Southbridge, MA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(508) 765-9771
Day Kimball Hospital	Putnam, CT	12 mi	2 of 5	(860) 928-6541

Straight-line miles from the center of Southbridge Town. 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 Southbridge Town

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 59% of the $2,885 monthly median income of Southbridge Town 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 Southbridge Town: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Southbridge Town?

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 59% of the $2,885 monthly median income of Southbridge Town 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 Southbridge Town, MA