Mobility Assistance in Toms River, NJ

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Toms River, NJ: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Ocean County)

2,474

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Toms River)

32%

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

About 3,842 Toms River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Ocean County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,474 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Toms River that list physical therapy include Bayada Home Health Care, Inc and Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Toms River compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Toms River	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	5.9%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,008	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Toms River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Leisure Village East, NJ	3.3 mi	3,064	26%
Leisure Village, NJ	3.4 mi	2,102	31%
Pine Lake Park, NJ	3.8 mi	1,290	28%
Holiday City South, NJ	3.8 mi	2,808	21%
South Toms River, NJ	4.0 mi	289	7.6%
Beachwood, NJ	4.7 mi	2,182	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Whiting, NJ	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 350-2355
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	2.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872
Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County	Brick, NJ	7.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 206-8100

Emergency hospitals near Toms River

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Medical Center	Toms River, NJ	1.9 mi	1 of 5	(732) 557-8000
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus	Lakewood, NJ	6.3 mi	3 of 5	(732) 363-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Toms River. 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 Toms River

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Toms River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Toms River: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Toms River?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,251 monthly median income of Toms River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Toms River, NJ