Mobility Assistance in Syracuse, NY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Syracuse, NY: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Onondaga County)

2,616

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Syracuse)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Onondaga County)

About 4,590 Syracuse residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 18% in Onondaga County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,616 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Syracuse that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Nascentia Health At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Syracuse compared with Onondaga County and New York

Census figure	Syracuse	Onondaga County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	6.2%	8.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	26%	12%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,156	$58,273	—

Older residents in towns around Syracuse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lyncourt, NY	3.0 mi	687	18%
De Witt, NY	3.0 mi	2,397	14%
Solvay, NY	3.6 mi	1,253	19%
Westvale, NY	3.7 mi	1,108	14%
Galeville, NY	3.9 mi	985	15%
Mattydale, NY	4.0 mi	803	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Liverpool, NY	5.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 461-0209
Nascentia Health At Home	Syracuse, NY	1.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 476-3101
Hcr Home Care	East Syracuse, NY	5.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 280-0681

Emergency hospitals near Syracuse

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Crouse Hospital	Syracuse, NY	0.9 mi	2 of 5	(315) 470-7449
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center	Syracuse, NY	0.9 mi	3 of 5	(315) 473-4240

Straight-line miles from the center of Syracuse. 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 Syracuse

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,096 monthly median income of Syracuse households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Syracuse: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Syracuse?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,096 monthly median income of Syracuse households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Syracuse, NY