Mobility Assistance in St. Johnsbury, VT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Johnsbury, VT: the local picture

16%

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

132

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Johnsbury)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Caledonia County)

About 193 St. Johnsbury residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 15% in Caledonia County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving St. Johnsbury that list physical therapy include Caledonia Home Health Care and Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

St. Johnsbury compared with Caledonia County and Vermont

Census figure	St. Johnsbury	Caledonia County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	5.3%	4.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.7%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,860	$49,036	—

Older residents in towns around St. Johnsbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Littleton, NH	14 mi	710	10%
Barre, VT	29 mi	1,635	22%
Morrisville, VT	30 mi	557	15%
Montpelier, VT	30 mi	1,949	13%
Berlin, NH	36 mi	1,886	26%
Newport, VT	36 mi	1,132	30%

Home health agencies serving St. Johnsbury (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caledonia Home Health Care	Saint Johnsbury, VT	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 748-8116
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	74 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030

Emergency hospitals near St. Johnsbury

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital	Saint Johnsbury, VT	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(802) 748-7400
Littleton Regional Healthcare	Littleton, NH	14 mi	1 of 5	(603) 444-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Johnsbury. 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 St. Johnsbury

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,988 monthly median income of St. Johnsbury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 St. Johnsbury: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Johnsbury?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,988 monthly median income of St. Johnsbury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 St. Johnsbury, VT