Mobility Assistance in Swanton, VT: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Swanton, VT: the local picture

34%

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

46

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

8.0 mi

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)

About 173 Swanton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 19% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Swanton that list physical therapy include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. and Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Swanton compared with Franklin County and Vermont

Census figure	Swanton	Franklin County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	19%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	5.9%	4.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.8%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,051	$49,899	—

Older residents in towns around Swanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
St. Albans, VT	8.0 mi	968	23%
Milton, VT	20 mi	562	30%
Plattsburgh, NY	23 mi	3,403	22%
Winooski, VT	30 mi	904	27%
Essex Junction, VT	30 mi	1,607	13%
Burlington, VT	30 mi	5,421	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	91 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	91 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 775-0568

Emergency hospitals near Swanton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northwestern Medical Center Inc	Saint Albans, VT	8.0 mi	4 of 5	(802) 524-5911
The University Of Vermont Health Network - Champl	Plattsburgh, NY	23 mi	2 of 5	(518) 562-7767

Straight-line miles from the center of Swanton. 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 Swanton

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 56% of the $3,088 monthly median income of Swanton 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 Swanton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Swanton?

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 56% of the $3,088 monthly median income of Swanton 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.

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